Planning Officer Job in Kenya

Planning Officer

Our client a well-established FMCG Company in Nairobi environs is seeking to fill the role of a Planning Officer.
The successful candidate will be charged with a task to improve the accuracy and reliability of the Demand Plan through baseline forecasts and establishing the forecasts Sales team to deliver accurate estimate of shopper demand and manage exceptions in fulfilling customer demand.
Responsibilities

·         Evaluate volume requirements against planning assumptions, production requirements and set target levels
·         Implement all procedures, standards and targets and support continuous improvement
·         Develop strategies that will help implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
·         Develop demand plan that ensures cost effectiveness and achievement of customer demands
·         Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts and budgets
·         Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan and facilitate on-time materials avoid production down time

·         Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers and ensure demand for materials is met and deliveries made on time
·         Complying to set company policies and be flexible to take up roles and duties as assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
·         Degree/ Diploma in holder in Business related field
·         5 years’ experience in marketing of fast moving consumer goods environment.
·         Demonstrate detailed understanding of the core sales capabilities of Demand and Supply Planning.
How to Apply
Qualified interested candidates to send their CVs to recruitment@frank-mgt.com CC frank.vacancies@yahoo.com
All applications should be received on/before 15th December 2018