British American Tobacco (BAT): Material Requirement Planning Manager Jobs in Nigeria

British American Tobacco (BAT) is recruiting for a Material Requirement Planning Manager.

JobTitle: Material Requirement Planning Manager

Location: Ibadan, Nigeria
Reports to: Supply Chain Planning Manager

Principal Accountabilities
To ensure that WMS requirement/Supplies and Leaf necessary to meet approved stock durations and production for BAT WAA are achieved. Ensure that requisitions are processed for OTIF procurement of WMS. Effectively manage total pipeline inventory to keep the cash flow within budget. Maintain adequate relationship with import team, NPI coordinator, commercial and other stakeholders. Provide up to date management information on trends and events to enhance rapid decision making within WMS function.

British American Tobacco (BAT) is recruiting for a Material Requirement Planning Manager.

JobTitle: Material Requirement Planning Manager

Location: Ibadan, Nigeria
Reports to: Supply Chain Planning Manager

Principal Accountabilities
To ensure that WMS requirement/Supplies and Leaf necessary to meet approved stock durations and production for BAT WAA are achieved. Ensure that requisitions are processed for OTIF procurement of WMS. Effectively manage total pipeline inventory to keep the cash flow within budget. Maintain adequate relationship with import team, NPI coordinator, commercial and other stakeholders. Provide up to date management information on trends and events to enhance rapid decision making within WMS function.

To ensure that new products or material changes are effected with minimal write off and delivered OTIF. Develop an effective tracking of all planned changes or brand introductions. Maintain adequate relationship with WAA Commercial and other stakeholders to achieve perfect alignment on all planned changes. Provide up to date management information and reporting to enhance decision making and guide the right compromise.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

* The ideal candiate should be a graduate with a bias in Science and at least 3 year experience gained in a supply chain planning manufacturing environment (Preferably FMCG Company).
* Working SAP System Knowledge – MM, PP & SD Modules
* Working Understanding of MRP/ERP principle.
* Understanding of Factory constraints and complexities
* Product Knowledge
* Excellent analytical skills.
* Flexibility and adaptability to change.
* Ability to make informed decisions
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* In depth understanding of inventory management principles
* Good presentation skills
* At least 3 years experience in a planning capacity

Application Deadline
8th November 2010

How To Apply
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