Associate Manager, Supply Planner
2025-08-26T08:14:28+00:00
BIC
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Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Manufacturing
Transportation & Logistics
2025-09-05T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
8
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
PRODUCTION PLANNING
- Work closely with the stakeholders in your region to consolidate the demand/purchase signals, to understand mid-long term business trends and evolutions
- Build and align with the factory on the weekly production plan (short term). Monitor the accomplishment of the plan and challenge the factory when necessary.
- Prepare supply review meeting: define the optimal medium-long term production plan to balance inventory and to mitigate shortages, taking into consideration factory constraints and business expectations such as machine bottlenecks or summer closures
- Drive the monthly supply review meeting (IBP) for your region to validate the optimal medium-long-term production plan
- Ensure the optimal management of the life cycle of references by participating in projects related to the launch and the discontinuity of products
DEPLOYMENT & CO-PACKING
- Process shipments from factories to hubs
- Launch weekly co-packing work orders according to various constraints such as component availability, promotion anticipation, or load at the co-packing centers
- Manage weekly distribution from the cluster hubs to the distribution centers (in-house, third party) or the customers)
INVENTORY, PERFORMANCE & ANALYSIS
- Prepare IBP monthly meeting by building mid & long-term supply constraints and associated scenarios
- Ensure smooth and timely communication on short-term constraints with STPA, Customer Service, Demand Planning, Logistics teams, and other regions to maximize service level (OTIF) & limit out-of-stock impact
- Optimize bulks & finished goods inventory levels in all warehouses and define action plans for overstock reduction such as unpacking of co-packed items or stock rebalancing
- Leverage planning tools parameters such as safety stock, lead times, or supply frequency to adapt to supply chain constraints
- Follow and monitor production adherence from the factory. Lead or participate in various projects such as change of sourcing, transfer of lines, MOQ optimization
- Lead or participate in IT enhancements of the planning tools (Blue Yonder, Anaplan, or any other tool) & the ERP (JDE)
- Share good practices with other regions
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)
- OTIF
- Service Level
- Inventories (units & value) & SLOB
- Freight & distribution
- Forecast accuracy
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor or a Master degree in Supply Chain or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience within demand or supply planning function/s within a fast-paced environment, familiar with S&OP / IBP processes and planning tools.
- 3+ years of supply planning experience with integrated ERP system skills
- Fluent in English.
- Experience with interacting in a complex, cross-functional, matrix, and multicultural environment.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills and are comfortable in managing lots of data from multiple sources.
- Reliable, curious, proactive, problem solver. Detail-oriented as well as with a strategic view.
- Team player with high customer focus.
- Great communication skills that allow you to collaborate, educate, and influence people from different backgrounds.
- Masterly of the Planning & SC Information System (SAP, JDA, JDE/Blue Yonder, Manugistics, Logility, etc.)
- Capacity to handle uncertainty, act with autonomy, and manage risks in results & team-oriented manner.
- Previous experience in FMCG will be a plus.
- Ability to translate the group & regional strategy on a strong local roadmap & action plan.
- Enthusiast, change champion & strong capacity to connect with all the stakeholders.
PRODUCTION PLANNING Work closely with the stakeholders in your region to consolidate the demand/purchase signals, to understand mid-long term business trends and evolutions Build and align with the factory on the weekly production plan (short term). Monitor the accomplishment of the plan and challenge the factory when necessary. Prepare supply review meeting: define the optimal medium-long term production plan to balance inventory and to mitigate shortages, taking into consideration factory constraints and business expectations such as machine bottlenecks or summer closures Drive the monthly supply review meeting (IBP) for your region to validate the optimal medium-long-term production plan Ensure the optimal management of the life cycle of references by participating in projects related to the launch and the discontinuity of products DEPLOYMENT & CO-PACKING Process shipments from factories to hubs Launch weekly co-packing work orders according to various constraints such as component availability, promotion anticipation, or load at the co-packing centers Manage weekly distribution from the cluster hubs to the distribution centers (in-house, third party) or the customers) INVENTORY, PERFORMANCE & ANALYSIS Prepare IBP monthly meeting by building mid & long-term supply constraints and associated scenarios Ensure smooth and timely communication on short-term constraints with STPA, Customer Service, Demand Planning, Logistics teams, and other regions to maximize service level (OTIF) & limit out-of-stock impact Optimize bulks & finished goods inventory levels in all warehouses and define action plans for overstock reduction such as unpacking of co-packed items or stock rebalancing Leverage planning tools parameters such as safety stock, lead times, or supply frequency to adapt to supply chain constraints Follow and monitor production adherence from the factory. Lead or participate in various projects such as change of sourcing, transfer of lines, MOQ optimization Lead or participate in IT enhancements of the planning tools (Blue Yonder, Anaplan, or any other tool) & the ERP (JDE) Share good practices with other regions
Bachelor or a Master degree in Supply Chain or a related field. 3+ years of experience within demand or supply planning function/s within a fast-paced environment, familiar with S&OP / IBP processes and planning tools. 3+ years of supply planning experience with integrated ERP system skills Fluent in English. Experience with interacting in a complex, cross-functional, matrix, and multicultural environment. Demonstrate strong analytical skills and are comfortable in managing lots of data from multiple sources. Reliable, curious, proactive, problem solver. Detail-oriented as well as with a strategic view. Team player with high customer focus. Great communication skills that allow you to collaborate, educate, and influence people from different backgrounds. Masterly of the Planning & SC Information System (SAP, JDA, JDE/Blue Yonder, Manugistics, Logility, etc.) Capacity to handle uncertainty, act with autonomy, and manage risks in results & team-oriented manner. Previous experience in FMCG will be a plus. Ability to translate the group & regional strategy on a strong local roadmap & action plan. Enthusiast, change champion & strong capacity to connect with all the stakeholders.
JOB-68ad6ce43544e
Vacancy title:
Associate Manager, Supply Planner
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Manufacturing, Category: Transportation & Logistics]
Jobs at:
BIC
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 5 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 26 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
PRODUCTION PLANNING
- Work closely with the stakeholders in your region to consolidate the demand/purchase signals, to understand mid-long term business trends and evolutions
- Build and align with the factory on the weekly production plan (short term). Monitor the accomplishment of the plan and challenge the factory when necessary.
- Prepare supply review meeting: define the optimal medium-long term production plan to balance inventory and to mitigate shortages, taking into consideration factory constraints and business expectations such as machine bottlenecks or summer closures
- Drive the monthly supply review meeting (IBP) for your region to validate the optimal medium-long-term production plan
- Ensure the optimal management of the life cycle of references by participating in projects related to the launch and the discontinuity of products
DEPLOYMENT & CO-PACKING
- Process shipments from factories to hubs
- Launch weekly co-packing work orders according to various constraints such as component availability, promotion anticipation, or load at the co-packing centers
- Manage weekly distribution from the cluster hubs to the distribution centers (in-house, third party) or the customers)
INVENTORY, PERFORMANCE & ANALYSIS
- Prepare IBP monthly meeting by building mid & long-term supply constraints and associated scenarios
- Ensure smooth and timely communication on short-term constraints with STPA, Customer Service, Demand Planning, Logistics teams, and other regions to maximize service level (OTIF) & limit out-of-stock impact
- Optimize bulks & finished goods inventory levels in all warehouses and define action plans for overstock reduction such as unpacking of co-packed items or stock rebalancing
- Leverage planning tools parameters such as safety stock, lead times, or supply frequency to adapt to supply chain constraints
- Follow and monitor production adherence from the factory. Lead or participate in various projects such as change of sourcing, transfer of lines, MOQ optimization
- Lead or participate in IT enhancements of the planning tools (Blue Yonder, Anaplan, or any other tool) & the ERP (JDE)
- Share good practices with other regions
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)
- OTIF
- Service Level
- Inventories (units & value) & SLOB
- Freight & distribution
- Forecast accuracy
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor or a Master degree in Supply Chain or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience within demand or supply planning function/s within a fast-paced environment, familiar with S&OP / IBP processes and planning tools.
- 3+ years of supply planning experience with integrated ERP system skills
- Fluent in English.
- Experience with interacting in a complex, cross-functional, matrix, and multicultural environment.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills and are comfortable in managing lots of data from multiple sources.
- Reliable, curious, proactive, problem solver. Detail-oriented as well as with a strategic view.
- Team player with high customer focus.
- Great communication skills that allow you to collaborate, educate, and influence people from different backgrounds.
- Masterly of the Planning & SC Information System (SAP, JDA, JDE/Blue Yonder, Manugistics, Logility, etc.)
- Capacity to handle uncertainty, act with autonomy, and manage risks in results & team-oriented manner.
- Previous experience in FMCG will be a plus.
- Ability to translate the group & regional strategy on a strong local roadmap & action plan.
- Enthusiast, change champion & strong capacity to connect with all the stakeholders.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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