Demand and Supply Planning Manager at Pandagric Novum Limited

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the forecast consensus meeting and operates the statistical forecasting system Sales and Marketing team in the demand planning phase of each months S&OP cycle to ensure a consensus forecast
• Work closely with the supply and distribution teams to ensure products availability in the right quantity at depots/location/customers in line with the consensus demand or activity plans.
• Identify and advise promptly abnormal demands situations, forecast accuracies and how to address identified issues
• New Product Launch monitoring and reporting
• Generate a supply plan based on demand forecast required to meet customer needs and marketing requirements
• Generate weekly production plans for the factory in line with the supply plans, ensure an agreed production plan with the factories on a weekly basis.
• Monitor production to plan performance and coordinate action for improvement with supply chain colleagues and factory management.
• Monitor finished goods inventory level, taking action on any foreseen shortages and excesses and ensuring stock levels remain within agreed targets.
• Monitor forecast and sales performance weekly and adjust plan accordingly.
• Monitor phase in / phase out planning process to minimize slobs and ensure raw materials product availability.
• Optimising the balance of inventory across the supply chain network in line with target customer service levels, levels of forecast accuracy and safety stock levels, for the allocated SKU's.
• Plan materials for production in line with MRP system requirements.
• Monitor weekly usages, material stock variance, stock levels and advise next delivery.
• Provide input in developing departmental strategies for inventory on existing items, new product introduction and phase outs
• Provide feedback to the supply chain in the area of stock and demand replenishment and associated risks.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc / HND in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in Demand and Supply planning with 3 years at managerial level.
• Relevant professional qualifications are added advantage
• Experience in a planning environment
• Demonstrable experience in the faculty of Demand Planning
• Demonstrable experience or advanced academic knowledge of supply planning concepts.

Working knowledge, skills and competencies, and attributes:

• Ability to maintain a strict rhythm
• Demonstrated Analytical Skills
• Demonstrated ability and understanding of WOS management
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and operations
• Operational Process Mapping, Analysis and Improvement Skills
• Advanced abilities in Microsoft Office particularly Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Understanding of S&OP process and importance to SCM
• Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management
• Ability to influence and deliver proposals to customers.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Head Supply chain or COO.