Require a Demand Planning Officer in Nairobi, Kenya
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Job Summary
- Create manage and track purchase orders for materials and components required for production projects and supply chain operations.
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and components resolve order discrepancies and maintain effective supplier relationships.
- Monitor inventory levels and initiate replenishment actions in a timely manner to reduce stockouts excess inventory and operational delays.
- Maintain accurate records of purchase orders deliveries order changes supplier communication and material-related issues.
- Ensure ordered materials and components meet company quality standards approved specifications and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Enter and update order details in the integrated supply chain system ensuring accuracy of pricing quantities item details and delivery schedules.
- Investigate and resolve order discrepancies including incorrect items delayed deliveries quantity variances and quality concerns.
- Ensure procurement-related activities comply with company policies approval procedures and relevant industry standards.
- Monitor and report on available stock levels in the market to support planning replenishment and dispatch decisions.
- Identify and analyse sales trends demand patterns and other material planning variables incorporating insights into forecasting inventory planning and safety stock processes.
- Perform other related duties as assigned in line with the roles purpose and business needs.
A recognised degree in Statistics Economics Supply Chain Management or an equivalent field.
Experience:
A minimum of 1 year of experience in demand planning forecasting inventory planning procurement coordination or supply chain operations.
Skills and Competencies:
- Solid understanding of inventory management practices demand planning and replenishment processes.
- Knowledge of integrated supply chain systems and accurate system data maintenance.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales trends stock data and planning variables.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Detail-oriented organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to follow up actions to closure.
Required Skills:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Economics Statistics Finance or a related field. 25 years of relevant work experience in data analysis business analytics or a similar role. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions pivot tables VLOOKUP macros). Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI Tableau or Google Data Studio. Strong understanding of statistical concepts and data interpretation. Excellent analytical problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear actionable insights. Familiarity with SQL for data querying and extraction is a plus. Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools processes and business challenges.
