Demand & Supply Manager at Clicks Group – Apply Now!

About the Opportunity

Clicks Group, through its pharmaceutical distribution division United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD), is seeking a Demand and Supply Planning Manager to join its dynamic team in Roodepoort. This is a key strategic role, reporting directly to the Commercial Executive at our Lea Glen branch.

As a Demand and Supply Planning Manager, you will be responsible for driving collaboration between supply chain stakeholders, aligning customer trends with manufacturer supply strategies, and ensuring product availability in core customer channels. This is your chance to make an impact in South Africa’s leading healthcare and retail group.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic operational plans aligned with core customer channels.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and customers to ensure stock availability and responsiveness to market needs.

• Standardize supplier negotiations through creation of clear, actionable manifests.

• Understand and analyse demand trends across branches to ensure optimal product ranges are maintained.

• Monitor and enhance product availability, infill, and overall margin management.

• Maintain accurate and clean product data categorization aligned with the MIMS.

• Track and forecast market and customer demand based on industry trends and data analysis.

• Compile reports on stock, margin, availability, and performance to drive decisions and corrective actions.

• Collaborate with operations, regulatory teams, and contact centres to innovate demand fulfilment initiatives.

• Ensure on-time deliveries in coordination with operations teams.

• Identify growth opportunities in partnership with suppliers and customers.

• Coach and develop procurement teams, encouraging career growth and industry knowledge development.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Educational Requirements:

• BPharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) – Essential

• Postgraduate qualification – Preferred

Experience:

• 2–3 years’ experience in a clinical hospital setting – Preferred

• Pharmaceutical industry & buying experience – Essential

• 3–5 years in key account management – Essential

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical thinking and decision-making abilities

• Effective planning, report writing, and presentation skills

• High level of commercial awareness and networking skills

• Ability to identify and act on opportunities

• Advanced computer literacy, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Behavioural Traits:

• Decisive and proactive leadership

• Entrepreneurial spirit with strategic thinking

• Strong analytical and conceptual formulation capabilities

• Proven team leadership and coaching ability

Why Join UPD at Clicks Group?

As part of one of South Africa’s most respected healthcare and retail companies, you’ll be joining a team that is passionate about People, Passion, and Opportunity. This role offers excellent career growth potential and the ability to shape the future of supply chain planning in the pharmaceutical industry.

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📌 CV Tips for Demand and Supply Planning Roles:

1. Highlight Your Qualifications:
Clearly list your BPharm and any postgraduate degrees. If you have clinical or pharmaceutical buying experience, emphasize it early.

2. Showcase Data-Driven Achievements:
Include examples where your planning, forecasting, or supply chain decisions improved availability, reduced stockouts, or increased margins.

3. Demonstrate Leadership:
Mention experience in coaching, team development, or leading cross-functional initiatives. Employers are looking for leaders who can drive change.

4. Quantify Your Impact:
Use numbers and outcomes (e.g., “Improved fill rate by 20% over 6 months”) to stand out.

5. Use Keywords:
Include industry-specific terms like “demand forecasting,” “stock infill,” “MIMS categorization,” “supply chain optimization,” and “pharma procurement” for better ATS visibility.

🌐 Company Website: https://www.clicksgroup.co.za