Demand Planning & Analysis Manager at FMN Holdings - Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has been a part of the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad. Our global vision is to be a leading foods company in Africa providing high quality and affordable products in the most convenient ways to consumers through world class brands like Golden Penny Flour, Golden Penny Semovita, Goldenvita, Golden Pasta and Golden Noodles. The Company's flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Demand Planning & Analysis Manager

Location: Nigeria

Purpose 

• To lead the demand planning and forecasting process, ensuring accurate demand projections, optimized inventory levels, and efficient supply chain operations.

The Job

• Develop and implement robust demand planning processes to improve forecast accuracy and supply chain efficiency.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, seasonality, and promotional activities to predict future demand.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Production, Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to align demand forecasts with business objectives.
• Monitor demand patterns and adjust forecasts based on real-time market conditions, customer requirements, and business developments.
• Identify demand fluctuations and develop mitigation strategies to reduce stockouts, excess inventory, and supply disruptions.
• Utilize statistical forecasting models, data analytics tools, and industry best practices to enhance forecast reliability.
• Lead cross-functional demand review meetings to ensure alignment between demand and supply plans.
• Optimize inventory levels to balance customer service requirements with working capital and cost efficiency goals.

Requirements
Qualification:

• HND / Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Operations Management, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years' experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain analytics, or related functions within a food manufacturing, FMCG, or similar industry.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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