• Application Deadline:
• Position: Demand Planner CWA



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 - 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  
  

Role Purpose

• Drive the business planning process by balancing demand and supply, integrating financial and operational planning, and aligning strategic goals with day-to-day execution. Ensure reliable demand forecasts, optimum inventory, and strong cross-functional collaboration to achieve service levels at the lowest cost.


• Demand Planning & Forecasting- Develop, maintain, and improve the Demand Plan. Conduct scenario analysis, manage assumptions, and communicate risks/opportunities versus financial forecasts.


• Inventory & Product Availability- Collaborate with Supply and Inventory Planners to ensure continuous replenishment from factories and import hubs. Maintain optimum stock levels, ensuring timely delivery and freshness of inventory. Proactively manage excess/obsolete stock, expiry risks, and leftover inventories.


• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)- Lead demand inputs for monthly S&OP (Demand Review, Pre-S&OP, Executive S&OP). Translate financial targets into volume forecasts during annual business planning.


• IMS (Sell-out) Planning- Review sell-out and customer stockholding data to validate forecasts and predict IMS trends. Collaborate with Distribution Planners to ensure right inventory levels across customer warehouses.


• Master Data Management- Create, update, and maintain master data in OMP, SAP, and PLM/PDM to ensure accuracy and avoid duplication. Manage product master data, NARTS, BOMs, lot sizes, and VAS products through their lifecycle.

Your Profile

• University or similar degree – ideally in Engineering, Statistics & Mathematics or Other Sciences


• 3-5 years relevant experience in FMCG


• Advanced skill level in Microsoft office (Excel, Power point)


• Power BI knowledge is an advantage.


• Good knowledge of SAP Modules (R3, APODP, APO-SNP) – Knowledge of MM and BI will be advantageous.


• Excellent Analytical skills: High level of attention to detail and ability to work with a large volume of data.