Demand Planning Manager at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc

PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world's best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Demand Planning Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR000705
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time
Level:: Grade 6
Department: Sales/Commercial
Responsible to: Head of Demand Planning
Responsible for: None

Department Strategic Objectives

• Lead in the delivery of overall Demand planning process for the business.

Job Purpose

• Consolidate forecasting process to facilitate better planning for overall business performance

Context/Scope

• A key contributor to the success of the PZ Cussons commercial strategic plan with an effective and flexible field sales force; demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity.

Key Accountabilities

• Co-ordinate the demand management process and be the custodian of the overall Demand plans and TM1 system
• Manage Demand planning phase of monthly/annual “Integrated Business Planning process”, liaise with all parties to ensure a consensus forecast.
• Identify Risks and Opportunities and communicate appropriately, coordinate products phase-in and phase-out plans
• Provide background information for Budget and PFs build-up
• Identify and advise promptly abnormal demands situations, forecast accuracies and how to address any identified issues.
• Work closely with the supply and distribution teams to ensure products availability in the right quantity at depots/location/customers in line with the consensus Demand or activity plans.

Measurement/Performance Indicators:

• Target vs. Actual performance (KPIs)
• Quality and timeliness of information and reporting

Internal & External Relationships:

• Head of Channel Marketing
• Marketing/Sales/Channel/Supply Chain/Finance/NPD/HR team
• PZ Marketing & Sales network

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed
Qualifications:

• First Degree in any discipline
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experiences: (What experience brings success to this role):

• Minimum of 3 years experience in marketing or sales, and over this period has successfully delivered on KPIs,
• Has Field Sales management experience

Knowledge: (What does the person need to know):

• Good knowledge of business objectives and priorities.
• Knowledge of Commercial Planning process
• Good analytical, evaluation, problem solving, planning, organizing and interpersonal skills
• PZ Cussons Leadership competencies

Functional or Technical / Business Skills: (What can the holder do):

• Commercial Acumen - Proven Strength
• Customer Management - Developed
• Negotiation Skills - Developed
• In Market Execution - Developed
• Selling Skills - Proven Strength
• Sales Drivers - Proven Strength
• Channel Strategy-Developed
• Presentation & Communication Proven Strength

PZ Cussons Leadership Competencies required:
Required Behavioural Competences:

• Act Authentically by being  open, welcoming and genuine
• Build Capability by pushing for opportunities to learn and grow towards achieving organisational objectives
• Establish Connections internally and externally to better serve our customers and other stakeholders
• Focus to Win by demonstrating drive and resilience to achieving agreed objectives.
• Challenge Convention - be courageous to challenge in the right way for the right reasons
• Deliver Fast and Smart by planning and organising activities to achieve defined goals

How to Apply
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