British America Tobacco Nigeria is currently recruiting for the following position:
Job Title: Material Requirement Planning Manager
Reference Number: OM/WAA/NIG/MPM/20-10-10
Location: Ibadan
Remuneration: TBA
Reports to: Supply Chain Planning Manager
Principal Accountabilities:
• To ensure that WMS requirement/Supplies and Leaf necessary to meet approved stock durations and production for BAT WAA are achieved. Ensure that requisitions are processed for OTIF procurement of WMS. Effectively manage total pipeline inventory to keep the cash flow within budget. Maintain adequate relationship with import team, NPI coordinator, commercial and other stakeholders. Provide up to date management information on trends and events to enhance rapid decision making within WMS function.
• To ensure that new products or material changes are effected with minimal write off and delivered OTIF. Develop an effective tracking of all planned changes or brand introductions. Maintain adequate relationship with WAA Commercial and other stakeholders to achieve perfect alignment on all planned changes. Provide up to date management information and reporting to enhance decision making and guide the right compromise.
• Maintain continuous supply of WMS and Leaf to meet the production plan while maintaining inventory levels within target policies.
• Continuously analyse data and generate accurate report of WMS supplies to BAT Nigeria from Suppliers. Continuously review business processes and identify opportunities for improvement in business efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure SAP is set up to fully utilize benefits of MRP.
• Put in place validation and verification procedures for all data input to MRP to ensure Planning of WMS are accurate.
• Measure and track OTIF delivery of WMS
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
• The jobholder should be a graduate with a bias in Science and at least 3yr experience gained in a supply chain planning manufacturing environment (Preferably FMCG Company).
• Working SAP System Knowledge – MM, PP & SD Modules
• Working Understanding of MRP/ERP principle.
• Understanding of Factory constraints and complexities
• Product Knowledge
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Ability to make informed decisions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• In depth understanding of inventory management principles
• Good presentation skills
• At least 3 years experience in a planning capacity
Key Outputs:
• Availability of raw materials within the stipulated stock policy to support finished goods production.
• Implement Above Market Planning in place without impact on the service Level.
• Initiate and deliver cost savings through sustainable initiatives and focus on smart cost management and awareness to achieve benchmark levels.
Equity statement: BAT is an equal opportunities employer. All candidates will be assessed on merit
Deadline: 8/11/2010
For more info and application: BAT Nigeria Jobs: Material Requirement Planning Manager (http://www.batnigeriacareers.com/scb/details_Page.asp?ProductID=1607).
It is advisable to apply in time.