• Application Deadline:
• Position: Planning and Information Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Job Description

The Planning & Information Officer supports the Planning & Information Manager to:

• Deliver accurate sales information analysis.


• Demand forecasting for relevant category to ensure company plan objectives are achieved


• Leverage internal networks to drive cross-functional alignment, collaboration, clarity of responsibilities and access to information across the business.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring quality input are received timeously into the monthly Cycle Planning, Demand Review and S&OP meetings as part of the S&OP process.


• Facilitating the Cluster monthly Cycle Planning and Demand Review meetings as part of the S&OP process.


• Delivery of all the requirements to enable effective decision making in cluster.


• Demand forecasting for the respective end markets for the cluster, driving high forecast accuracy to limit the risk of market Out of Stocks and negate write-offs of goods and materials.


• Provide input of demand forecasting into customer facing team meetings.


• Ensuring Business cases (e.g migrations, new product launches) are incorporated in the forecast following S &OP noting.


• Provide shipment reports as requested.


• Ensuring Trade Plans are incorporated in the forecast.


• Ad-hoc requests and ensuring stakeholders have access to information.


• Building effective relationships with internal stakeholders (Brand, Trade, Finance, Supply & Operations, NPI, Regional) to advance business objectives.

Requirements

• B.Sc Degree in Economics/Mathematics/Accounting/Statistics/Marketing.


• Working experience in data analytics, Microsoft Office (Excel, Power point), SAP Platform.


• + 3 years’ experience in a leading FMCG company with experience in Supply chain, Sales, and Planning.


• Working understanding of finished goods management and logistics operation.


• Broad understanding and experience in coordinating and managing customer specific projects to ensure timely and accurate execution.


• In-depth understanding of the inter-relationship between different data sources and the application thereof in the development of business insights.


• Good report writing skills; logical, structured, and concise.


• Broad overall business awareness and an understanding of the inter-relationship between business functions.


• Effective communication, presentation and facilitation skills.


• Strong interpersonal skills and being a ‘team player’ are essential.