Our outstanding supply network and distribution systems allow us to meet our worldwide consumer requirement and provide excellent brands that add worth and enhance everyday lives. PZ Cussons is a flexible consumers products group and innovator of some of the most well-known and beloved brands in the world. Drawing on over 130 years of experience, we operate internationally in carefully chosen established and emerging markets that offer the greatest beneficial potential for subsequent years growth.
We are hiring to fill the following position:
Job Description: Demand Manager
Job Identification: JR001908
Where: Ilupeju, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Division: Supply Chain
The purpose of the job
- Work together with the Customer Services and Deployment teams to maintain correct master data in APO while guaranteeing system functioning and integrity.
- Create baseline projections using past sales data, then oversee monthly forecasting of sales with the supply chain, marketing, finance, and sales teams.
- Assure precise forecast disaggregation across RDCs, production, deployment, and the supply chain network.
- In order to reduce obsolescence and maximize performance, oversee NPD/EPD procedures and make sure that product launch and rationalization go smoothly.
- Ensure optimal availability of goods at DCs and RDCs by keeping sales informed and providing daily updates on the state of inventory.
- Review key performance indicators frequently to make sure demand plans are in line with corporate objectives and to enhance planning procedures for increased effectiveness and cooperation.
- Work together with manufacturing and distribution to provide guidance on production priorities and guarantee that the necessary products are available for sale at the RDCs.
- To promote the movement of inventory from the DC to the RDCs, proportional planning books are reviewed every three months.
- Weekly sales performance is tracked, and recommendations are made for activities that may assist achieve the desired volumes.
- Conduct monthly forecast consensus sessions and ensure decided measures are completed, with correct forecast loading into APO before 5pm on the 1st Friday of every new month
- Create effective inventory strategies that correspond with the demand strategy, lead times, and stock on hand while cooperating with Supply Planners to improve availability of products while recognizing sluggish or excess stock.
- Determine the risks associated with demand forecasting, then work with the commercial, marketing, and sales teams to create mitigation strategies and make sure that these strategies take into account current market trends, product launches, and promotions.
Skills & Certifications
- A minimum of a B.Sc business or finance d or its equivalent.
- Three to five years of planning experience in an FMCG setting is a minimum requirement.
- Experience with demand planning will be beneficial.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel at an expert level
- Another benefit is relevant certification.
- Analytical and thorough method for handling data
- Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- At least two years of appropriate operational expertise in one of the following fields: marketing, finance (business management/dynamic forecasting), sales, customer service, or supply planning
Reporting Connections:
- Reports to the Head of Planning
- Collaborates with many support departments, including factory, inbound and outbound logistics, marketing, sales, finance, and supply planning.
Application Process
Candidates that are eligible and interested should:
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Deadline to apply: February 14, 2025.
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