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• Position: Demand Planner Assistant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 1 year



• Location Nigeria




• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  
  

Job Purpose

• Assist in the demand planning duties including estimating future product demand, analyzing inventory flow and developing forecasts models.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas

• Demand Planning/Forecasting


• Assist in demand planning and management activities of a company’s products


• Develop demand forecast based on demand patterns and business trends


• Make forecast adjustments based on seasonal products, promotions and discounts.


• Determine demand forecasts to support in budgeting and inventory management.


• Provide guidance to demand planning team as needed.


• Assist in developing and executing demand plan to achieve company goals.


• Perform market analysis and determine customer demands.


• Follow company rules and regulations.


• Maintain demand planning systems to improve forecast accuracy.


• Perform root cause analysis of demand issues and provide permanent resolutions.


• Escalate complex demand issues to management for immediate resolutions.


• Determine customer response for new products and price revisions and communicate the same to management.


• Work with inventory team to monitor inventory levels and replenish appropriate products.


• Provide forecast updates to management, inventory and operations teams on regular basis


• Schedule monthly forecast meetings with all customers as required

Key Performance Indicators

• Forecasted vs Actual sales


• Monthly product category forecast error


• Weekly item location forecast error


• Forecasting accuracy


• Marketing intelligence of competitor activities

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of statistical supply chain management, distribution practices, inventory management


• Knowledge of forecasting models and industry trends

Job Specifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field is required.


• Possession of any relevant certification is essential


• Minimum of 1 year experience in similar role