Lead and develop a team of 4 Materials Planners, setting clear priorities and building a high-performing, engaged team
Job Summary
Lead and develop a team of 4 Materials Planners, setting clear priorities and building a high-performing, engaged team.
Manage material inventory across your categories to support production and customer service across Africa, balancing service, cost, and working capital.
This is a highly collaborative leadership role, partnering with teams across supply chain, demand planning, procurement, brand, innovation, and operations, as well as suppliers and market leadership teams.
Matching Summary
Lead and develop a team of 4 Materials Planners, setting clear priorities and building a high-performing, engaged team.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
materials planning
supply planning
inventory management
leadership experience
MRP/MPS/DRP methodologies
ERP and supply chain planning systems
Nice-to-have
collaborative mindset
customer-focused approach
advanced planning tools experience
professional certification APICS
Key Requirements
Proven experience in materials planning, supply planning, or inventory management
Experience managing and developing high-performing teams
Solid understanding of MRP/MPS/DRP methodologies
Experience working with ERP and supply chain planning systems
Degree (or equivalent experience) in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field