Demand Planning Manager, Nigeria

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.

You will develop the 0-24-month IBP forecast by brand and at the stock keeping unit (SKU) level. You will coordinate, challenge and influence building block with input from sales, marketing and other partners. In addition, you will review the disaggregated short-term demand plan, which includes SKU/location mix and weekly pacing. Finally, you will provide the finalized detailed demand plan by SKU to supply planners and adjust it based on feedback from supply planners or commercial teams.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Contribute to the demand management cycle of the integrated business planning (IBP) process for your categories and to strategy and structure discussions
• Liaise with the commercial and operational teams and develop ways to continuously improve communication between the functions to support the delivery of the business KPIs for their families
• Manage forecast compilation process, which includes owning the short-term weekly plan and the long-term forecast (three or more months)
• Interact with modelling team to generate statistical forecasting
• Participate in the integrated business planning process and manage the demand planning tool
• Perform root-cause analysis for continuous plan improvement for key service issues, forecast error and bias, and share output with appropriate leadership

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Experience in a fast-moving consumer goods or consumer packaged goods environment, preferably in food or other fast moving, dynamic industry where shelf life is a constraint
• Experience within an IBP/S&OP environment
• Able to influence cross-functional teams, working on priorities and improving the plan
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills – and able to understand and interpret data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team player who can work with many other functions on a daily basis

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

The Demand planning Manager is responsible for Forecasting customer demand to ensure the business can meet sales and service goals while maintaining efficient inventory levels. It’s a cross functional role that connects various departments across the organization.

What extra ingredients you will bring:

To excel in Demand planning, it’s not just about the tools and data but also the unique characteristics and mindset you bring to the table. You need to be able to work collaboratively and bridge the Gap with various departments (sales, finance supply etc.), have a natural drive to dig deeper than the numbers, be adaptable & detail oriented and have a continuous improvement mentality.

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in supply/logistics management or similar degree.

Job specific requirements:

• Experience with forecasting methods and planning techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities – data driven mindset
• Proficient in Excel
• Familiarity with Demand planning systems and data analysis
• Detail orientated (to be able to interpret data and spot trends, anomalies etc within the data)
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross functional teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of supply chain principles, inventory managements and the financial impact of demand planning
• Organizational and time management skills

Travel requirements:

• Limited

Work schedule:

- 40hours a week





No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz International’s Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets. The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne. The Business Unit’s Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

RegularDemand PlanningCustomer Service & Logistics