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As a Key User – Anura Demand Planning, you will play a pivotal role in the transition to OMP 2.0 as part of the Anura project. You will be the go-to expert for Demand planning systems, working closely with the Subject Matter Expert (SME) representing the team on the project.

Your mission is to ensure a smooth transition to the new planning platform while optimizing current systems (SAP and OMP) for operational excellence.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to manage the process complexity across our product portfolio. Your insights and system expertise will help shape the future of Demand planning in the region.

What we ask

• Passionate about planning systems like SAP and OMP.
• Experience in supply chain, logistics, and Demand planning.
• Strong understanding of local and regional FMCG or dairy operations.
• Higher education-equivalent working/thinking level (Bachelor’s degree or higher).
• Proficient in SAP, Power BI, BW, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills in English
• A proactive team player with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Eager to learn and master new system /affinity with technology
• Willing and able to travel within the locations of your cluster and if needed to the location of workshops.

Vacancy description

• Act as the key user and systems expert for SAP and OMP within the Anura project.
• Lead the transition to OMP 2.0, including testing, validation, sign-off Sprint and UAT tests.
• Collaborate with Demand planners, production teams, and IT to ensure seamless integration.
• Represent Nigeria OpCo in global and regional planning system discussions as may be required.
• Provide input on system design, configuration, and continuous improvement.
• Support change management and ensure adoption of new tools and processes.
• Work with the cluster SME to customize global training materials/working instructions and end user training.
• Check and ensure clean master data as part of the entry criteria for deployment.
• Support SME in improvement projects and follow up with business where needed.
• Guide operational teams through systems changes.
• Gather local system needs and ensure these are enabled in the new system.
• Keep local operational teams updated and involved in changes and new systems.

Stakeholders

• Change Owner
• OpCo Change Leader
• Supply and Demand leads
• Cluster SME
• OpCo End users
• Local master data team

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As R&D Manager, you will lead a small team of highly skilled research and development professionals and manage the associated budget to ensure the delivery of impactful innovation projects. You will work closely with commercial teams to shape and execute plans that build a winning product portfolio — both by developing new products and by optimizing existing products in terms of performance and cost efficiency.

In this role, you will strictly enforce project management standards and processes where they bring value to the business and drive project success. You will remain actively informed about external developments – such as changes with competitors, suppliers, or the regulatory landscape – and assess their potential impact on the business.

Supporting timely product registration processes, you will collaborate with Regulatory Affairs by providing the required technical documentation. Close collaboration with supply chain and procurement teams will be critical to ensure efficient operations within our factories.

You will also bring the technical knowledge needed to resolve any arising product quality issues and safeguard both product and packaging quality through accurate and up-to-date specification management.

When needed, you will consult with R&D expert teams in the Netherlands to leverage specialized knowledge in areas such as sensory, nutrition, or process technology in support of local projects.

The R&D Manager Nigeria and RoSSA Opcos is responsible to support the translation of our Business Group strategy to (winning portfolio) strategies that are relevant at OpCo level

What we ask

• You have a broader view than just your position and you can identify with our purpose ‘Nourishing by Nature'
• You are a capable leader who can inspire the team to deliver the best results
• You are an excellent communicator, and find it easy to level on different positions
• You have an academic background in relevant discipline, preferable in Food Technology or related field. Development focus – being able to link with Research and Technology
• You have at least seven years of experience in the R&D field
• You are based in Lagos Nigeria, and work with R&D colleagues in different locations (mainly the Netherlands)
• This position allows you to grow your international network and work with colleagues from different cultures, backgrounds, and disciplines
• Together with our R&D colleagues in Wageningen, you give shape to innovation of our ambient stable dairy products on a global level