Supply Planning Manager– Golden Penny at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Responsible for coordinating the supply planning process, including a wide range of duties related to daily functions associated with planning, supplies, and operations. Develop and implement plans for organizing logistics and supplies, create and oversee master schedules and calendars, and monitor inventory lists and supply orders.

THE JOB

• Plan and schedule workflow for each unit and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Analyze sales orders/forecasts released from the sales analyst with respect to capacity planning and material requirements.
• Support decision-making to ensure optimized inventory management for all stock keeping unit and ZERO stock outs.
• Interface with manufacturing personnel and sales personnel on material status and production planning issues.
• Interface with procurement staff to prepare purchase orders to obtain materials, tools, and equipment.
• Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Develop effective forecast models based on macro and micro trends and demand patterns.
• Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
• Identify demand forecast risks and develop/implement demand risk assessments and mitigation initiatives.

THE PERSON MUST

• Have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Be numerate and possess analytical skills.
• Be Detail-oriented and result driven
• High inventory control skill and data entry abilities.
• Strong IT and numerical skills, particularly in MS Excel & PowerPoint.

QUALIFICATION

• BSc/HND in a relevant field
• Membership of CIPS is an added advantage

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Highly effective supervisory skills and techniques.