• Application Deadline:
• Position: Planning Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Logistics  , Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

The Job

• Partner with the category manager and obtain a monthly workable volume forecast (mid and long term); ensure gaps and overlaps are addressed and issues appropriately escalated to meet business objectives.


• Integrate New Product Development (NPD), promotions, support requirements and other product demand signals to create a demand forecast, in collaboration with category manager.


• Collaborate with Category Managers, Marketing, Sales, Production, Logistics, Finance to ensure that the appropriate data is available and accurate to be reviewed at the supply & operations process meetings.


• Recommend and monitor optimal inventory levels at various stages in the supply chain to achieve customer satisfaction levels as well as mitigate inventory exposure.


• Prepare routine and ad hoc reports as directed by the S&OP Manager.


• Evaluate supplier delivery performance and capability.


• Maintain forecasts and manage links between systems for forecasting, master production scheduling, inventory management and product development.


• Periodic visits to plants to give information on active and outdated stock, supplier performance, material shortages, etc.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Supply Chain, Logistics or any related course.

Experience:

• At least 2 years working experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, logistics, supply chain, and warehousing management.

The Person Must:

• Have effective communication and interpersonal skills.


• Be able to take decision decisively.


• Have the ability to grasp complex concepts easily.


• Have exceptional organizational and time-management skills.