Manufacturing

Demand Planner At Aava Brands

AAVA Brands·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Onsite
ManufacturingFull TimeOnsite
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Responsibilities

  • Drive monthly demand forecasting process; review historic sales, factor in pricing, discounts, promotions/activations in sales forecast volumes.
  • Build a joint demand forecast with business heads.
  • Drive monthly order planning process basis the agreed forecast, GIT/open orders, and stock norms.
  • Monitor and track GIT/pending shipments form principals
  • Actively participate in S & OP with Principals. Drive and ensure delivery of monthly supply plan.
  • Lead warehouse stock replenishments on a day-to-day basis, work closely with warehouse/logistics team for stock movement, ensure adherence to planned numbers.
  • Monitor and control inventory at SKU level within the set norms
  • Generate various MIS/KPI reports on a daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual basis.
  • Strong communication and multiple stakeholder management skills

Person Specifications

  • Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in demand/supply planning/data analysis, with stints in sales OR warehousing/logistics. MBA would be an advantage

Key Competencies:

  • Leadership qualities
  • Excellent influencing and Interpersonal communication abilities
  • Problem solving & quick decision-making ability
  • Strong analytical, logic thinking and problem solving skill
  • Commitment to executing guidelines and processes
  • Attention to detail and quality.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDMBA/MSc/MA
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At a glance

Company

AAVA Brands

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

June 2, 2026

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