Supply Chain Planning / S&OP Manager at Integrated Dairies Limited (IDL)

Role Description

• This is a full-time, on-site Supply Chain Planning Manager role based in Plateau state.
• The Supply Chain Planning Manager will oversee end-to-end planning activities, including demand forecasting, production planning, material requirements planning, and distribution scheduling for dairy products.
• The role will coordinate closely with procurement, production, quality, warehousing, and sales teams to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure timely product availability. T
• he manager will monitor supply chain performance metrics, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions to improve service levels, reduce waste, and optimize costs.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing sales and production data, updating planning tools, managing supplier and logistics timelines, mitigating risks such as stock-outs or capacity constraints, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• The role also involves driving process improvements, contributing to S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) cycles, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• S&OP Leadership: Facilitate the monthly S&OP cycle, bringing together Sales, Finance, and Operations to reach a consensus on a single operating plan.
• Demand Forecasting: Collaborative with the Sales & Marketing teams to develop accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual demand forecasts based on historical data and market trends.
• Supply Planning: Oversee the Production Planning Officer to ensure factory schedules are optimized to meet demand without exceeding capacity or shelf-life limits.
• Inventory Strategy: Define and manage safety stock levels for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to prevent stock-outs during peak seasons.
• Material Requirement Planning (MRP): Coordinate with Procurement to ensure the timely arrival of long-lead items (e.g., imported cultures, stabilizers, or specialized packaging).
• Performance Management: Track and report on key metrics such as Forecast Accuracy, Plan Attainment, and Days of Inventory On-Hand (DIO).
• Process Digitalization: Drive the optimization of ERP planning modules to automate manual scheduling and improve data visibility across the chain.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential supply chain disruptions (e.g., grain shortages or logistics bottlenecks) and develop robust contingency plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial  Engineering, Business, or a related field; a relevant professional certification (e.g., APICS/CPIM, CSCP) is an advantage.
• 5 – 7 years of experience in supply chain planning, demand/supply planning,or S&OP, preferably within the FMCG or Dairy sector.
• Demonstrated experience in supply chain planning, including demand forecasting, production planning, and inventory management.
• Strong skills in data analysis, use of spreadsheets and planning tools, and interpretation of supply chain metrics (e.g., service levels, inventory turns, forecast accuracy).
• Knowledge of procurement, logistics, warehousing, and distribution processes, preferably within FMCG or food and beverage manufacturing.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as production, quality, finance, and sales, and to manage stakeholder expectations.
• Solid understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and process optimization in manufacturing or supply chain environments.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present data-driven insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.