Local Leaf Supply Planner at British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN)

Job Number: 16300BR
Location: Ibadan
Appointment type: Permanent

Job Purpose and key Deliverables

• British American Tobacco has an exciting opportunity for a Local Leaf Supply Planner to join our team in Ibadan.

The role holder will:

• Ensure availability of Leaf and Local wrapping materials required to meet approved stock duration's and production for BAT WAA are achieved.
• Ensure that requisitions are processed for OTIF procurement of Leaf and WMS.
• Effectively implement the SLA with GLP (Global Leaf Pool) thereby ensuring that approved stock duration's are maintained at all times.
• Develop adequate tracking for leaf from ordering to delivery in the warehouses.
• Maintain adequate relationship with Suppliers (GLP) and other stakeholders.
• Provide up to date management information on trends and events to enhance rapid decision making within leaf function.
• Effectively manage total pipeline inventory to keep the cash flow within budget.
• Provide up to date management information on trends and events to enhance rapid decision making within planning function.
• To ensure that new products or material changes are effected with minimal Leaf & Local wrapping materials write off and delivered OTIF.
• Plan effectively for new materials and provide clear visibility of progress and deviations to management.

Essential Requirements

• The job holder should be a graduate in Science related courses and at least 3 years experience gained in a supply chain planning manufacturing environment (Preferably FMCG Company)
• Essential knowledge of planning
• Working SAP System Knowledge - MM, PP & SD Modules
• Working understanding of MRP/ERP principle.
• Understanding of Factory constraints and complexities.
• Product Knowledge and New product introduction impact on materials planning
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Ability to make informed decisions with best information available.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to be able to identify and solve problems.
• In depth understanding of inventory management principles and how other functions are related to it
• Good presentation skills.