Reckitt Benckiser is the world's leading consumer health and hygiene company. Every day, across 60 countries, we work with the best people to challenge conventional thinking and strive to find even better ways to give people innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes. We trust people in what they do and we give full accountability and autonomy to make things happen. That’s how we generate the game-changing ideas that built 19 iconic Powerbrands around the world, such as Nurofen, Strepsils, Mucinex, Dettol, Lysol, Finish and Vanish.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Planning, SSA
Location: Lagos Mainland, Lagos
About the role
Using the analytical, marketing, and sales data of the organization to effectively estimate future product demands. Planning inventory flow, analyzing statistical data, and generating forecasting solutions.
A highly visible supply chain role that will oversee the Diamond Division Demand Planning (forecasting and inventory) requirements process.
This is a hands-on position responsible for developing and executing Demand Plan and inventory plans that will enable the Diamond Division to meet sales and service objectives. Collaboration with other members of the supply chain, sales, marketing, and customer support teams is paramount to achieving these sales and service objectives.
Your responsibilities
Consumer Promo Calendar and Approval Process.
Run the S&OP Process for Business.
MIS Generation.
Service Fill Rates and Forecasting Accuracy
Advise the organization on the staffing implications of new policies, products and services.
Develop and maintain information systems to ensure the accurate collection and maintenance of staffing data.
Develop procedures to ensure that all data is maintained in an accurate, up to date and confidential manner supports the organization’s policies on diversity and equal opportunities and complies with the Data Protection Act.
3 Months forecasting for all SKU’s including exports based on secondary sales.
Running the S&OP Meeting every month to firm a 2-months sales plan and 1-month tentative plan.
Following all the building blocks of S&OP (Global process).
Coordination with Sales and Marketing for Promo updates and approvals.
Liaising with Supply Planning Team for Production and RM/PM planning inputs.
Generation of Finished Goods Report and availability status for the business on a daily basis.
Coordination with Sales for Order entry and release of orders.
Coordination with supply planning and factory for production of critical SKU’s andrelease.
Calculation of Forecasting Accuracy (MAD/BIAS) with reason analysis for meeting the company targets on a monthly basis.
Calculation of Service Fill Rates (PFR/OFR) with reason analysis for meeting the company targets monthly.
Any other MIS required by business related to sales/inventory as and when required.
The experience we're looking for
Background in master scheduling, forecasting, procurement and planning.
BSc Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or other related fields.
Experience using PeopleSoft/JDE (preferred) or other ERP statistical software packages
Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in Demand planning/forecasting role.
Experience with DRP/MRP functionality
Experience in managing end of life cycle and absolute inventory.
Excellent analytical skills
Strong knowledge of demand planning process within Consumer-Packaged Goods Industry
Knowledge of demand management/forecasting tools, forecasting processes in sales, marketing operations, finance, manufacturing and supply chain issues
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Extensive spreadsheet analysis and strong mathematical abilities
Knowledge of turn rates
Knowledge of key inventory performance metrics, turns, margin contributions, etc.
Ability to lead cross-functionally.
Collaborative skills in resolving long and short positions in inventory.
The skills for success:
Demand Planning, Forecasting, S&OP, Inventory Management, Supply Planning, Production Planning, Forecast Accuracy, Demand Forecasting, MRP, DRP, Supply Chain Analytics, Inventory Optimization, Service Level Management, FMCG Planning, ERP Planning.