Demand planning Manager - Sub Saharan Africa at Reckitt Benckiser (RB)

Reckitt Benckiser is the world's leading consumer health and hygiene company. Every day, across 60 countries, we work with the best people to challenge conventional thinking and strive to find even better ways to give people innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes.

We trust people in what they do and we give full accountability and autonomy to make things happen. That’s how we generate the game-changing ideas that built 19 iconic Powerbrands around the world, such as Nurofen, Strepsils, Mucinex, Dettol, Lysol, Finish and Vanish.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Demand planning Manager - Sub Saharan Africa

Location: Lagos Mainland, Lagos
Reports to: Supply Services Manager SSA

Description

• Want to be right at the heart of things? As a Demand planning Manager Sub Saharan Africa with Reckitt, you’ll have the freedom to influence and improve operations at every step.  
• This role has a team of 2 reporting into it
• Pivotal to our ability to deliver on our commitments, you’ll be responsible for accurate demand forecasting.
• From planning production to purchasing finished goods and forecasting future revenue.
• You’ll take new information – such as sales or promotional activity - and historic trends and understand the impact on demand. You’ll challenge when necessary.
• Critically, you’ll provide clear communication between our sales, finance, supply and manufacturing teams.

You’ll Succeed Because… 

•  You’re passionate about customer service and know how to manage complex supply chains.
• You have delivered outstanding results in a planning or similar role.
• You’re able to work with a wide range of data – promotional, run rates, trends and seasonality – and use demand planning software and your own judgement to achieve alignment.
• Importantly, you’re self-motivated and able to collaborate effectively to influence other teams.

You’ll Love It Because… 

• You’ll get to make an impact like never before. You’ll be responsible for your own projects - we can’t wait to listen to your ideas.
• The products you help us get out there will make people’s lives better.
• Our iconic brands will provide an incredible platform for you.
• And our dynamic, ownership-driven culture will help bring the very best out of you, every day.

Application Closing Date
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