Supply Planning Manager(FMCG) at Phillips Consulting

PURPOSE OF JOB

The Supply Planning Manager is responsible for developing and implementing robust supply planning strategies, optimizing inventory levels, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer demand efficiently pan Nigeria. The role oversees supply and material planning and management activities within the organization.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or other related field. 
•  Candidate must have proven work experience as a Supply Planning Manager
• Minimum of 6 years cognate experience within the FMCG industry is a MUST.
• Intermediate to expert-level proficiency in the Microsoft Suite, especially Excel. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement supply and material planning strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure supply chain strategies support the company's growth plans.
• Determine and supervise production requirements based on plant capacity and production specifications weekly, monthly and yearly.
• Responsible for translation of demand to production; determine materials and manpower required to complete production.
• Manage demand and supply of full goods, identify delays and changes in plans, and adjust production/ supply plan accordingly.
• Collaborate with production teams to develop and implement production plans that align with demand forecasts and inventory targets.
• Assist in production risk assessment and mitigation activities.
• Assess and manage all full goods daily and assist team members to manage all production schedules.
• Manage an efficient inventory level of all safety stock and review all volume requirements for all production materials.
• Prepare budget and oversee expenditures of full goods.
• Determine, monitor, and manage planned versus actual sales plan.
• Monitor the notification of “Phase in, phase out” process of products. 
• Responsible for all full goods planning (Production, Supply, Inventory and Distribution)
• ·Assess production adherence reports and recommend improvement plans for any weekly production plan deviation. 
• ·Evaluate current production processes and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, logistics, and finance, to align supply chain activities with overall business goals