• Application Deadline:
• Position: Supply Planning Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 3 years


• Location Nigeria


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Manage inventory replenishment, including review of factory production plans, stock balancing between LC’s (shuttles), highlight service risks, and proactive communication


• Review and challenge monthly/weekly production, inventory deployment and capacity plans to ensure proper flow of finished goods across the product supply chain for assigned consumer products.


• Work closely and coordinate efforts with Operations, Distribution Planning, L.C. Centers, Sales Forecasting and Marketing.


• Manage inventory levels for raw, pack materials, Finished Goods and W.I.P. categories.


• Manage Orders, ERP, DRP and supply relationship with Co-packers & key material suppliers/vendors


• Support project managers in planning the launch of new products. Responsible for the inventory plan from launch through the product life cycle.


• Take a lead role in using SAP/SNP to fullest extent in support of planning activities.


• Reacts to MRP system messages while maintaining and supporting the system on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.


• Recommending improvement to inventory system where errors could affect the replenishment systems, financial position, credibility, or overall operation.


• Report, resolve, and communicate situations that will impact customer service promptly.


• Develop inventory strategy for all items


• Calculate and maintain target inventory levels (safety stock)


• Lead weekly reason code process for items & OOS/Distress process (file prep and attend weekly call)


• Leads and executes the allocation process for supply (stock availability, weekly execution, and communication)

Professional Qualification & Experience 

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or another related discipline.


• Must have 2 - 3 years of professional planning experience which could include: inventory, supply chain management, production planning, distribution and logistics, shipping and receiving, or forecasting.


• Work experience within the fast-moving consumer goods industry.

Competence Required:

• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills


• Work experience within the fast-moving consumer goods industry


• Must have proven experience working in a fast-paced environment with ability to manage multiple priorities.


• Must have solid working knowledge using an MRP system (SAP strongly preferred)


• Must have strong computer skills, especially using excel with ability to create spreadsheets and perform advanced formulas and functions.


• Team player - involves working with different departments


• Very strong computer skills (excel, SAP (preferred) etc.)


• Data driven & hands-on approach when necessary. Understand Letter of Credit, Shipping and local Port Clearing process.


• Effective leader skills to be able to drive projects to completion.


• Excellent communication skills


• Ability to effectively manage and lead a team.