Planning Manager

Olam International Ltd

Nigeria
On-site
Material and supply planning
Demand planning and forecast accuracy
Sap or erp system knowledge
Olam International is a leading food and agri-business with a global presence spanning over 60 countries and a sourcing network of 4.8 million farmers

Job Summary

  • Olam International is a leading food and agri-business with a global presence spanning over 60 countries and a sourcing network of 4.8 million farmers.
  • The Planning Manager will lead the planning function for Caraway Nigeria Biscuits, Confectionary and Snacks operations, managing material planning, supply planning, and facilitating demand planning to optimize service levels and stock.
  • The role includes driving business planning, supporting innovation teams in new product launches, leading ERP integration projects, and developing demand and supply planners across operations.

Matching Summary

Olam International is a leading food and agri-business with a global presence spanning over 60 countries and a sourcing network of 4.8 million farmers.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Material and supply planning
  • Demand planning and forecast accuracy
  • SAP or ERP system knowledge
  • Inventory and stock level management
  • S&OP process coordination
  • Capacity and production planning

Nice-to-have

  • Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM experience
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Team development and training
  • Cross-functional collaboration with sales and marketing

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years supply chain experience
  • Experience in global agri-manufacturing or FMCG
  • B.Sc. in Engineering (M.Sc. or MBA preferred)
  • Experience in demand and supply planning roles
  • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and/or TPM
  • Experience with SAP MRP and ERP integration

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