British American Tobacco Job Vacancy: Recruitment for Material Requirement Planning Manager.

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

Job Title: 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

Deadline: 8th November 2010

How To Apply
Apply Online
http://www.batnigeriacareers.com/scb/details_Page.asp?ProductID=1607