Demand Planning Manager at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc

PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world's best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Demand Planning Manager

ReqID: JR001908
Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Department: Supply Chain

Job Purpose

• Maintain accurate master data in APO, ensuring system integrity and functionality by collaborating with Customer Services and Deployment teams.
• Use historical sales data to generate baseline forecasts and lead monthly sales forecasting with Marketing, Sales, Finance and Supply Chain teams.
• Ensure accurate forecast disaggregation across supply chain network, production, deployment and RDCs
• Oversee NPD/EPD processes, ensuring smooth product introduction and rationalization to minimize obsolescence and optimize performance.
• Provide daily updates on inventory status, communicating with Sales and ensuring optimal product availability at DC and RDCs.
• Lead monthly forecast consensus meetings and ensure agreed actions are implemented, with accurate forecast loading into APO before 5pm on the 1st Friday of every new month
• Create effective inventory plans that align to demand plan, lead times, and available stock while collaborating with Supply Planners to enhance product availability and identify slow-moving or excess stock.
• Identify demand forecast risks and collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, and Sales teams to develop mitigation plans and ensure demand plans align with real-time product launches, promotions, and market trends
• Conduct regular reviews of key performance metrics to align demand plans with business goals and refine planning processes for improved efficiency and collaboration
• Collaborate with production and deployment to advise on priorities for production and ensure required products are available at the RDCs for sales
• Quarterly review of proportional planning books to drive deployment of stock from the DC to the RDCs
• Track sales performance on a weekly basis and advise on actions that can help to deliver the expected volumes.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to The Head of Planning
• Works with other Support functions like Supply Planning, Marketing, Sales, Finance, factory, Inbound and Outbound logistics.  

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum of university Degree or equivalent in Finance or Business.
• 3 - 5 years planning experience in an FMCG environment. 
• Demand planning experience will be an advantage.
• Two years’ relevant operational experience in at least one of the following areas - Sales, Customer Service, Supply Planning, Marketing, Finance (Business Planning / Dynamic Forecasting)
• Expert Level proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel
• Relevant certification is an additional advantage
• Meticulous and analytical approach to data
• Good interpersonal, facilitation and Communication Skills.

Application Closing Date
26th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online