Head, Planning & Logistics Projects at Dangote

JOB SUMMARY

The Head of Planning & Logistics Projects will be responsible for managing the alignment and execution of the weekly/daily planner, manage all related projects within the logistics function ,implement replenishment plan that derives the highest regional dispatch attainment and management of the plant outbound S&OP Processes.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Review sales plans, customer budget updates or latest estimates and demand drivers.

• Present, solicit, and assess feedback on the various forecasts from sales, marketing and finance.
• Recommend adjustments for operational forecasts.
• Review promotional plans with sales and marketing, and evaluates impact on trade offtakes.

2. Achieve consensus for operational demand forecasts by facilitating a collaborative planning process with sales, marketing and finance personnel:

• Prepare relevant material to facilitate research and discussion.
• Lead the plant outbound S&OP processes.

3. Execute a sustainable regional dispatch plan that optimizes the sales outlook per region in line with the target aggregation of regional allocation at customer level.

4. Logistics Projects:

• Coordinate the logistics projects scoping with the relevant process leads and ensure strict adherence to implementation milestone.
• Carry cost benefit analysis across the various project to facilitate seamless approval process.
• Establish hyper care horizon for all projects to ensure early adoption and buy-in by stakeholders.

5. Execute a sustainable regional dispatch plan that optimizes the sales outlook per region in line with the target aggregation of regional allocation at customer level.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in any relevant field of study
• A minimum of 12 -15 years’ relevant experience on the role. FMCG experience preferred
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Advanced knowledge with use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma could be added advantage
• Robust understanding of rudiments of demand and supply planning process.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities and projects of various scale in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Proven financial and operations management
• Proven supply chain experience including demand and logistics planning and management

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Work From Home
• Training & Development