Karabo Matang, CPF, CSCP

Experience

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  L'Oréal

  Mar 2013 - Oct 2015

  Responsible for end to end planning (Demand & Supply Planning) for the following international brands: 1) Lancome2) Kiehls3) Clarisonic4) SkinCeuticalsResponsibilities include: 1) Performing forecast data cleansing in our demand planning tool (Barnton).2) Creating a monthly statistical forecast using Barnton.3) Reviewing promo and launch plans together with demand drivers and adjusting forecasts accordingly.4) Driving monthly collaborative forecast and validation meetings with Marketing, Sales and Business Control 5) Building a supply plan based on validated forecasts and supply parameters. 6) Defining optimal stock and supply parameters in line with stock and service level parameters.7) Monitoring and reducing out of stocks, slow movers and obsoletes. 8) Preparing and maintaining local and international monthly reports. 9) Managing all material master data in SAP R/3Responsible for all Supply Planning for L'Oréal's Luxury and Active Cosmetics Divisions. Key responsibilities: 1) Overseeing procurement plan. 2) Monitoring and reducing out of stocks, slow movers and obsoletes. 3) Liaising with international to maximize efficiencies. 4) Liaising with freight forwarders to ensure timeous delivery of goods.5) Liaising with the warehouse to mitigate risks to service level. 6) Daily stock position reports. 7) Monthly KPI reports. Show less Rotation in Midrand Distribution WarehouseRotation in Centurion Distribution warehouse Exposure and experience in: Receiving Put-away, storage, Pick and Packing, Shipping and distribution Embarked on Trade Visits to establish company brand positioningVersus competitors.Experience in consumer activity and promotional strategies.Managed four temporary staff members to over-see a Costing and work-study analysis for L’Oreal East Africa. Appreciated, analysed and understood channels used in the trade. Currently involved in Process re-engineering of company reverseLogistics.Managed and re-aligned catalogues for major clients Show less

  • Demand and Supply Planner

    Nov 2013 - Oct 2015

  • Pepiniere Graduate Programme

    Mar 2013 - Oct 2013
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  Avon Justine

  Nov 2015 - Oct 2018

  Demand Planning Specialist

  Providing forecasting input into marketing process- Develop and maintain forecasts for the fragrance category (including new products) based on qualitative and quantitative methods as well as market expertise. Make a historical documentation for produced forecast.- Review and analyze trendsetter and billing trends providing appropriate corrections to trending process for dedicated category. Ensure latest trends are included in whole horizon forecast for a category.- Active cooperation with Group Leader and Senior Associate Manager in the process of assessing service issues and category over- and under-performance. - Responsible for integrated long range category forecast delivery and pointing out differences when required - Assessing and challenging marketing category plans and advising best solutions aiming at reaching specific targets.- Provide input by active participation in marketing planning process, brainstorms and brand, category performance evaluations. Indicate plans weaknesses, propose complex solutions with financial evaluation- Acting as a link between Cluster Marketing, Local Marketing and Excess and Obsolescence- Ensure correct category demand is available in Marketing Systems- Communicate category forecast and assumptions to all involved parties- Ensuring proper communication on forecasts and trends to all involved partiesProviding market expertise input- Ensuring country specific for dedicated category is reflected in forecast and marketing plans- Analyze category market trends, product potential, and events that impact demand- Ensure category estimates meet agreed level.- Collaborating with Cluster and Local Marketing to achieve sales, service, inventory targets- Advise on the programs supporting sales based on analysisImprove forecasting and analysis techniques - Evaluate forecast performance with objectives of continuous improvement - Review Root Cause, take corrective actions and share learning Show less

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  Kellogg Company

  Nov 2018 - Sept 2022

  • Demand Planning Manager

    Apr 2020 - Sept 2022

  • Demand and Supply Planner (Sub- Saharan Africa)

    Nov 2018 - Apr 2020
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  Haleon

  Oct 2022 - now

  Demand Planning Manager and IBP Lead