Demand and Inventory Planners Recruiters in Durban

Durban work sits close to the harbour. Clearing and forwarding, container planning, bonded warehousing and inland movement to Gauteng come up in almost every brief we accept in the province.

Planners decide what to make or buy and when. Good planning keeps stock low and shelves full at the same time.

• Build and maintain the demand forecast with sales input
• Set replenishment, safety stock and reorder parameters
• Manage slow moving and obsolete stock
• Run the planning cycle and support sales and operations planning meetings
• Track forecast accuracy and act on the misses

• Three or more years in demand, supply or inventory planning
• Advanced Excel plus a planning module in an ERP
• A supply chain qualification or a numerate degree
• Forecast accuracy figures the candidate can quote and explain

• Forecasting
• Numerical analysis
• Stock optimisation
• Systems use
• Collaboration with sales
• Disciplined routine

We keep an exclusive client list, so on every accepted demand and inventory planner mandate a far wider part of the Durban supply chain & logistics market stays open to direct approach. We map the employers in the area, contact people who are not applying for jobs, test the detail behind each claim on a CV and present a short, honest list. Our fee is 12.5 percent and every placement carries a three month guarantee period.

Who are the top demand and inventory planners recruiters in Durban?

Morton Moore recruits demand and inventory planners in Durban on a selective basis. We take on a limited number of clients in each industry so that we can approach the widest possible pool of supply chain & logistics professionals for every brief we accept.

How long does it take to fill a demand and inventory planner role in Durban?

Most searches at this level produce a shortlist within two to three weeks of a full brief. The final timeline depends on notice periods, which in Durban are usually one calendar month and sometimes longer for senior appointments.

What does Morton Moore charge?

Our agency fee is 12.5 percent of the annual package and every placement carries a three month guarantee period. There are no separate advertising or shortlisting charges.

Do you recruit demand and inventory planners outside Durban?

Yes. We work from offices serving the Garden Route, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and we place demand and inventory planners across South Africa. We also recruit into Manufacturing and FMCG for clients who need cover beyond supply chain & logistics.

Can candidates register with you directly?

Yes. Candidates can view current opportunities and apply through our own site. Applications stay with Morton Moore and are never shared with a client without permission.