Demand Planning Manager at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

The Job

• Develop forecasts based on historical data and industry trends to predict future sales volume and identify potential problems.
• Identify opportunities for revenue growth by researching new markets and products.
• Conduct regular meetings with sales staff to discuss current trends in their territories.
• Work closely with Commercial, Supply Chain and Site Operations teams to ensure no stock outs of key products.
• Coordinate with production staff to ensure that adequate supplies of raw materials are available for manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with distribution staff to ensure that products are shipped to retail locations in a timely manner.
• Update company information such as price lists, product descriptions, and contact information for customers.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure that adequate supply matches demand, while minimizing costs associated with holding excess inventory.
• Management of data using ERP or any related as planning tools, and to ensure all changes in product range are correctly reflected to allow for efficient demand planning.
• Estimating the financial impact of new product lines using computer modeling software.
• Generate reports on demand planning activities and metrics for management team.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Business, Operation Management or any related course.

Experience:

• At least 5 years related experience working in an FCMG sector.

The Person Must:

• Have effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have good time management and organizational skills.
• Pay great attention to details.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be highly proficient in the use of MS Office applications and data analysis packages for forecasting.