Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Industry: Poultry & Agribusiness

Job Purpose

The Demand Planner will be responsible for forecasting customer demand, analysing market trends, and ensuring optimal stock levels for poultry products, including feeds, chicks, and value-added poultry products. This role ensures alignment between sales, production, and distribution to meet customer requirements while minimising costs and wastage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Forecasting & Demand Planning

• Develop accurate short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts for poultry products based on historical data, market trends, and sales inputs.
• Regularly update demand forecasts in alignment with seasonal patterns (e.g., festive seasons, agricultural cycles).
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and production teams to refine forecasts and ensure alignment with business goals.

2. Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

• Participate in monthly S&OP meetings to align demand plans with production and supply capabilities.
• Recommend adjustments to production schedules and inventory strategies to balance supply and demand.

3. Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels for feeds, chicks, and other poultry products to avoid stock-outs or overstock situations.
• Work with warehouse and distribution teams to ensure timely stock replenishment and efficient dispatch planning.

4. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyse sales trends, customer orders, and market data to identify demand patterns and business opportunities.
• Prepare regular demand planning and performance reports for management.

5. Collaboration with Stakeholders

• Liaise with procurement to ensure the timely sourcing of raw materials for poultry feed and other products.
• Coordinate with the production team to adjust output in line with forecast changes.

6. Process Improvement

• Continuously review and enhance demand planning processes, tools, and systems to improve forecast accuracy and operational efficiency.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in demand planning software, ERP systems, and Microsoft
• Excel. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Agribusiness, or related field.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in demand planning, preferably in agribusiness, poultry, or FMCG sectors.
• Knowledge of poultry production cycles and agricultural market trends is an added advantage.

Working Conditions

• Based in Kampala with occasional visits to production sites and distribution hubs.
• Requires flexibility to respond to urgent supply chain adjustments during peak seasons.