Distribution Planner, FC at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc (2 Openings)

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: Distribution Planner, FC

Job ID: JR002276
Locations: Aba - Abia and Ikorodu - Lagos

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective distribution strategies that align with the company’s goals and customer expectations.
• Optimize distribution routes and methods to minimize costs and maximize efficiency.
• Enforce fair share rule for scarce Finished goods across DCs and RDCs locations.
• Forecast distribution needs based on sales forecasts and historical data.
• Ensure efficient inventory control i.e. the flow of finished goods between DC and RDCs is in line with STR requirements in APO, without excessive stock build up.
• Work closely with the DC Teams and ensure prompt shipment and dispatches of generated STOs
• Follow up with the RDCs to ensure timely receipt of all STOs into the system.
• Collaborate with sales and Demand teams to ensure that customers requirements are met, and any issues are promptly addressed.
• Analyze distribution data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement
• Ensure that the stocking policy across the RDCs are maintained.
• Use the RDCs Inventory Replenishment Level to mitigate the Out of Stock at the depot.
• Prepare regular reports on distribution performance, including KPIs such as transport lead times, Truck Optimization.
•  Update deployment parameters (Transport lead Time) quarterly in the APO system.
• To carry out weekly housekeeping every Friday on the APO/ ECP system and delete all part STOs and OBDs.
• Attend weekly planning meeting with the supply planning Team, Demand Team to always identify priority product.  
• Work closely with the Transport team to monitor stocks in transit and query over prolong stocks in transit.
• Working closing with the production planning Team to ensure that product are produced as agreed in the planning meeting
• Work closely with the quality team to ensure that finished goods are released from quality as at when due.

Qualifications

• First Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering and Economics.

Technical/Professional Experience:

•  2-3 years work experience
• Good knowledge of SAP ECC and  APO ERP system.

Application Closing Date
2nd September, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested & qualified candidates should:
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