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Head of Planning, SSA

City: Lagos-Mainland

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Supply

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

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.
Consumer Promo Calendar and Approval Process.
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 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

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

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