- Company: Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc
- Location: Lagos Mainland, Lagos
- Job type: Full-time
About the role
Reckitt Benckiser is the world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company. We are looking for a hands-on professional to join our team in Lagos Mainland. In this position, you will be responsible for developing and executing demand and inventory plans for the Diamond Division. Your goal is to help the business meet its sales and service objectives by collaborating closely with supply chain, sales, marketing, and customer support teams.
This is a highly visible supply chain role that oversees the demand planning process, including forecasting and inventory requirements. You will use analytical, marketing, and sales data to estimate future product demands, plan inventory flow, and generate forecasting solutions.
Responsibilities
- Run the monthly S&OP meeting to firm up a 2-month sales plan and a 1-month tentative plan.
- Generate 3-month forecasts for all SKUs, including exports, based on secondary sales data.
- Produce daily Finished Goods Reports and availability status updates for the business.
- Coordinate with Sales for order entry and release.
- Manage the Consumer Promo Calendar and approval process.
- Follow all building blocks of the Global S&OP process.
- Calculate Forecasting Accuracy (MAD/BIAS) and Service Fill Rates (PFR/OFR) with reason analysis to meet company targets.
- Coordinate with Supply Planning and the factory for the production and release of critical SKUs.
- Develop and maintain information systems for accurate data collection and maintenance.
- Liaise with the Supply Planning Team for production and raw/packaging material planning inputs.
- Generate any other MIS required by the business related to sales and inventory.
Requirements
- BSc Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a demand planning or forecasting role.
- Strong knowledge of the demand planning process within the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
- Experience using PeopleSoft/JDE (preferred) or other ERP statistical software packages.
- Experience with DRP/MRP functionality.
- Excellent analytical skills, including extensive spreadsheet analysis and strong mathematical abilities.
- Knowledge of key inventory performance metrics, such as turns and margin contributions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functionally and collaborate to resolve inventory positions.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the link below.
