Planner, Material Resource (Technology) at MTN Nigeria

Job Description

• Planner, Material Resource is part of the Planning & Forecasting team at the Opco and will support the demand fulfillment and planning process.
• Planner, Material Resource will use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) techniques with demand and inventory data to calculate requirements for materials. 
• The role collaborates with the demand planning team in creating purchase requisitions, make stock re-order recommendations and reschedule open orders aligned to delivery dates.
• Planner, Material Resource would support the Manager, Planning & Forecasting and would be involved in the demand fulfillment process. These processes would involve interactions with Opco and Centers of Excellence (CoE).
• Update Bill of Material (BOM) based on the requirements
• Prepare schedule of purchase for the required material and share with Buyer
• Participate and provide inputs in operational meetings
• Set up and manage ad hoc meetings for day to day operational requirements
• Timely notification of escalations to the Manager
• Resolve escalations as per defined escalation/resolution procedures
• Participate and provide inputs on project status meetings
• Propose operational changes and provide associated user impact assessment
• Ensure effective execution of day to day operations and at the Opco and resolve operational issues
• Improve productivity and quality through leading practice initiatives
• Initiate request for creation of BOM in case it is not available
• Identify the components of product to be updated in BOM
• Perform material requirement planning on a periodic basis considering the demand and inventory level
• Assist Manager, Planning & Forecasting in defining minimum-maximum stock replenishment
• Calculate the reorder point, min-max levels, safety stock and bin level
• Monitor stock level and calculate the requirements
• Supervise individual team members performance
• Allocate daily work to team members and ensure appropriate planning for back-up and leave/absenteeism
• Ensure cohesive working
• Accountable for meeting and prioritising own targets/ deadlines and those of direct reportees
• Provide information to the Manager on work accomplishments and individual / team challenges
• Lead team meetings and contribute on specialist/ technical areas
• Review performance metric dashboards on various performance metrics and provide inputs to the Manager
• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) to check adherence to supplier and customer contract/ agreement related terms and conditions
• Liaise with SCM and CoE with regards to local demand planning

Requirements

• Provide inputs to the Manager (as required) relating to progress made within the sub-division and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organization
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values

Job Condition:

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours
• Open plan office

Experience & Training

• First Degree in Supply Chain Management or any related discipline
• Fluent in English
• CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience working with others
• Experience working in a medium organization
• Any training specific to Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.

Minimum Qualification

• BA, BEd, B.Sc, B.Eng, B.Tech or HND.