Sales & Operations Planning Manager (Supply Chain) at Robert Walters

About the job

• A leading integrated foods company is looking for an S & OP Manager to join their Supply Chain unit in Jos, Nigeria. (Supply Chain Professional)
• Operations Management: Planning, coordination, and execution of business processes to optimize the production and delivery of our products.
• Develop and implement demand forecasting models to guide sales and operational planning, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to maintain an optimal stock balance, preventing overstock and stockouts.
• Integrated Business Planning: Use data-driven approach that aligns sales, operations, and finance functions to create a unified business plan, ensuring strategic objectives.
• Develop and implement the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, ensuring seamless alignment across departments to meet demand accurately.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform business decisions, measure performance, and optimize sales and operations processes.
• Manage and analyze sales data to uncover market trends, assess product performance, and forecast future opportunities for growth.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term plans to achieve business objectives, aligning sales and operations strategies with the organization's overall mission, vision, and goals.
• Oversee the management and analysis of sales data to identify market trends, evaluate product performance, and forecast future growth opportunities.
• Champion cross-functional team leadership, fostering collaboration and alignment among sales, operations, and other departments.
• Performance Management: Plan, monitor, evaluate, and improve sales and operations performance to achieve organizational goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)or (CLTD) will be an added advantage.
• 5+ years of experience in sales and operations planning
• Knowledge in FMCG or similar industry knowledge, market trends, customer relationship management.
• Knowledge of demand forecasting, inventory management & supply chain planning.
• Proficiency in the use of ERP/MRP systems