Guinness Nigeria Job Vacancies: Materials Requirement Planning Controller

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Guinness Nigeria Plc, a subsidiary of Diageo, is currently recruiting for the following position(s):

Job Title: Materials Requirement Planning Controller (MRP Controller) - Ogba
Reference ID: 28133BR
Function: Supply
Type of Job: Full Time
Country: Nigeria
External Job Description   
Level: L6(M3)
Reports to: Brewery Logistics Manager / dotted line to Engineering Manager

Context/Scope:
•   Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) Controllers are being appointed to effectively plan and manage the replenishment process of stocked materials for Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO).
•   They are required to perform high focus on Lead-Time Management and Total Cost of Ownership concepts.
•   They will be responsible for ensuring inventory is optimised at all times and that inventory turnovers are regularly monitored and appropriate actions taken.

Financial: Significant impact on the procurement system and inventory investment.

Market Complexity:
•   The Nigerian beer market is very complex with many competitors and a strong quality, cost and delivery focus.
•   There is a need to constantly optimise inventory investment, whilst ensuring an uninterrupted flow of materials to support plant availability and maintain the lowest total cost of ownership.

Leadership Responsibilities:
•   Leads the MRO materials replenishment life cycle.
•   The MRP Controller will work closely with Procurement to ensure effective replenishment of stock.
•   The MRP Controller will liaise with the Maintenance Planners and respective Engineers in order to perform effective forward planning and demand forecasting.

Purpose of Role:
Plans, organises, directs, controls, administers and supervises execution of the Materials Requirement Planning System, contributing to the timely delivery of materials whilst maintaining optimum inventory investment.

Principal Accountabilities:
1.   1.     Manage and review daily materials requirement plans and ensure that the procurement documents generated are supportive of:
        Lead time usages and abnormal demand
        Economies of scale
        Total cost of ownership
        Accurate specification
2.     Maintain analytical determination methods for stock levels, derived from usage histories, criticality and predictability

Qualifications and Experience Required:
•         Graduate calibre with experience in lead time management and demand predictability. (Supply Chain graduate is preferable)
•         3-4 years' experience in a Brewery or FMCG manufacturing environment in an active planning and/or forecasting role
•         Sound technical knowledge of equipment and related spare parts
•         Proficient in the use of ERP systems, preferably SAP.
•         Good understanding of the fundamental principles of Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) and its application in a manufacturing industry.

How to Apply:
•   Visit Diageo Careers
•   Click on "Search & apply"
•   Click on "Search openings"
•   Scroll down and enter "Reference ID" as Keyword
•   Then select the position for more information and application

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