Inchcape is a leading independent global automotive distributor, acting as brand custodian for major automotive OEMs in 31 countries. As a Demand and Supply Planner, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient demand and supply planning, inventory availability management, and data governance. You will develop demand forecasts, manage replenishment cycles, and coordinate with OEMs to minimize supply disruptions while optimizing costs.
Key Responsibilities
Demand & Supply Planning
- Develop demand forecasts by part number (SKU), model, and branch using historical consumption, service activity, unit population in operation (UIO), and seasonality.
- Capture and validate national demand inputs from Service, Parts Sales, and Key Accounts, including planned maintenance, campaigns, and customer requirements.
- Translate demand forecasts into replenishment plans aligned to lead times, stocking parameters, and branch demand requirements.
- Raise and track purchase orders with OEM and suppliers through to receipt, ensuring alignment with demand and supply priorities.
- Manage back orders, substitutions, and supersessions in coordination with OEM to minimize supply disruption.
- Prioritize urgent requirements (e.g. warranty, VOR, and critical breakdowns) through expedited planning and supply actions.
Inventory & Availability Management
- Maintain stock levels aligned to availability targets, inventory turns, and working capital requirements.
- Monitor and manage slow-moving, non-moving, and obsolete inventory.
- Review and maintain stocking parameters (min/max, reorder points, safety stock).
- Drive inter-branch stock balancing to improve national availability.
- Ensure availability of parts to support workshop operations, field service, and warranty requirements.
Parts Data & Demand Governance
- Maintain parts item master and price files, ensuring accuracy of pricing, costing, and alignment.
- Coordinate with Finance and Warehouse Teams to ensure accurate goods receipt (GRN), costing, and margin alignment.
- Maintain accurate part-to-model mapping, supersessions, and alternates in Autoline.
- Validate and align demand inputs with unit population in operation (UIO), service intervals, and failure trends.
Supply Chain Coordination & Cost Optimization
- Coordinate with OEM and Internal Logistics teams to drive supply reliability and optimize inbound flows.
- Recommend shipment modes (air vs sea) based on urgency, cost, and demand priority.
- Monitor inbound shipments and escalate risks affecting parts availability.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Prepare reports on forecast accuracy, stock levels, fill rate, ageing, and back orders.
- Capture and analyze national lost sales to identify demand gaps and missed revenue opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, OEM requirements, and company policies.
- Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy, replenishment discipline, and inventory control.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Purchasing, Supply Chain, Logistics), Engineering, or a related field.
- 3–5 years’ experience in demand planning, supply planning, or inventory management.
- Experience in automotive, machinery, or spare parts environment is preferred.
- Exposure to OEM-driven supply processes is an added advantage.
- Professional certification in supply chain or inventory management is an added advantage.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Group Life & Medical plan.
- Pension/Provident plan.
- Variable pay package.
- Continuous learning & development opportunities.
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