Planning Analyst at International Breweries Plc

International Breweries Plc - Our Dream is to bring people together for a better world. Beer, the original social network, has been bringing people together for thousands of years. We are committed to building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest natural ingredients.

Our diverse portfolio of well over 400 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois; multi-country brands Beck’s, Castle, Castle Lite, Hoegaarden, and Leffe; and local champions such as Aguila, Bud Light, Jupiler, Klinskoye, Modelo Especial, Quilmes, Skol, and Victoria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Planning Analyst

Job Requisition ID: 30092300
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time

Key Purpose

• The key purpose of this role is to gather, analyze, and interpret data to provide insights and recommendations that contribute to informed decision-making, requiring a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Partner with colleagues to implement enhancements for increase efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of planning reports using Power Bi & other analytical tools.
• Analyse raw data to identify patterns, trends, and key insights relevant to the planning process.
• Work closely with our NoCC and Solutions functions to optimize and automate reporting across all planning areas.
• Collaborate with MRP Planners, SNP Planner, RetPack Specialist, Warehousing & Logistics teams in reconciling any discrepancies observed in Materials & Empties Opening Stock, Material Usages, Production, Injection & RTI across all sites. Schedule & follow through on dispatches of materials to the various plants from local and international suppliers.
• Identify deviations from planned deliveries and investigate root causes.
• Generate & follow through the approval process for all Purchase Requisitions raised & oversee the timely GRN of all materials delivered to sites.
• Assist to follow up with suppliers & T1 team in coordinating the delivery, pickup, and maintenance of returnable packaging assets.
• Track and review Obsolete & Near Expiry Materials with the Material Planning team for decision taking.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, or a similar field
• Prior experience in data analysis or related areas considered advantageous.
• Possess a robust grasp of statistics and hands-on proficiency in statistical tools like Excel, along with expertise in data analysis languages such as SQL and Python.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Additional Information:

• Band: VIII.

Application Closing Date
28th January, 2026.