Associate Manager, End to End Planning at BIC Nigeria

BIC® products are known and appreciated all over the world for their quality, their affordability and ease of use. The ballpoint pen, the pocket lighter, the one-piece shaver are all part of the daily lives of millions of consumers. These products make BIC® one of the best known international brands, present in 3.2 million retail outlets, in more than 160 countries. As we explore the tremendous opportunities ahead, we have a need for dedicated and dynamic employees to help build our team.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate Manager, End-to-End Planning

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement efficient supply chain and production planning strategies.
• Lead the monthly performance review meetings for the cluster and align on priorities and strategic decisions.
• Responsible to set and review the business unit stock policy and ensure on time availability for demands.
• Responsible for long range planning process to assess and propose production capacity and capex requirements.
• Oversee and manage inventory levels to meet production and customer demands.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and warehouse teams to optimize the flow of goods.
• Analyze market trends and production capacity to anticipate material needs.
• Work closely with the manufacturing team to implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to supply chain operations.
• Ensure correctness of purchase forecasts for added value imported products and align with factory planners on availability and possible supply constraints.
• Place firm intercompany orders for local warehouse replenishment and follow up with factory planners until order is shipped.
• Ensure best possible container optimization on inbound orders, to keep Freight-In costs as low as possible.
• Responsible for local inventory levels; balance between intended service level and optimal inventory holdings.
• Keep track on Overstock and Slow-Moving items. Work with Sales and Marketing teams to propose actions to deplete them.
• Work closely with Marketing teams to ensure on-time availability of new products.
• Manage capacity utilization files and makes production budgets in line with the demand
• Lead the monthly supply review meetings to set the base for the monthly planning activity and alignment with internal stakeholders on the deliverables, attainment and adherence to plan.
• Lead the weekly production planning process and align the Constrained production plan with the necessary stakeholders.

Key Performance Indicators

• Days of Cover per product / product family and all product levels.
• Inventory value Vs Net sales
• Inventory in units Vs net sales
• Overstock value Vs Net sales and Gross inventory
• Purchase forecast accuracy > 95% at lag 4.
• Production Attainment > 98%
• Production Adherence > 98%
• OTIF( On time in full)  >95%
• Net Cut kept at min < 0.5% of Net sales and previous years.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in supply chain and production planning roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and forecasting tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Qualifications:

• University degree completed in relevant field.
• Minimum experience of 6 years.
• Embodies all the BIC Values & Behaviors: Simplicity, Ethics, Responsibility, Teamwork, and Ingenuity.
• Strong team player
• Possess leadership skills
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Process Oriented. Ability to continuously improve a supply chain and manage complex customer needs.
• Efficient and can prioritize workload.
• Open-minded and cultural acumen.
• Solution-driven with the willingness and ability to implement innovative ideas and improve working methodologies. Able to break down complex issues into simple components and build/implement required action plans.
• Hands-on in line with BIC culture, can handle various tasks with humility and business drive.
• Advanced level required on Excel Office
• Any ERP knowledge (JDE preferably).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.