Raw Materials Planner Vacancy at Anheuser-Busch InBev

Position Title: Raw Materials Planner.

Job Station: Lagos State.

INTRODUCTION:-

Raw Materials Planner job opportunity is available at Anheuser-Busch InBev for individuals who possess relevant qualifications.

Job Description

• The role is responsible for ensuring consistent supply of materials to plants to satisfy production volumes while optimizing cash flow.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• Deliver weekly and long term MRP runs
• Prepare and present materials related KPI’s, gaps and opportunities in supply review
• Manage materials within cash flow budgets and against inventory policy
• Manage call offs from suppliers
• PR generations for all materials and ret-pack
• Oversee supplier management (operational level)
• Ensure material supply against requirements
• Expedite all urgent deliveries
• Handle control/loss prevention and obsolete management
• Handle stock level management at brewery and supplier
• Handle materials management for NPD, promotions and discontinuations, including phase-in and phase-out planning
• Ensure risk identification and mitigation
• Be responsible for systems and master data maintenance
• Identify and implement cost avoidance and cost reduction initiatives
• Handle KPI tracking – DCBL material, Inventory out-of-range
• Ensure appropriate reporting on raw materials planning activities

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION:-

Minimum requirements include (but not limited to):

• BEng/ BSc in relevant field and from an accredited tertiary institution
• Good knowledge of VPO or related manufacturing tools
• Good knowledge of packaging production processes and technologies  
• Knowledge of Supply chain principles, from purchasing through manufacturing

Qualifications
Key competencies and attributes:

• Ability to negotiate and influence suppliers
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Ability to use SAP, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
• Excellent presentation, report drafting, and interpersonal skills
• Discipline and rigor around process with attention to detail

Added Information:  

• Reporting to the Planning Manager
• Based in Country/BU Planning
• Works closely with, and provides support to: SNP, Inventory Planning teams.
• Works closely with external suppliers
• Part of a team responsible for ensuring material supply
• Will also be responsible for identifying and implementing cost avoidance and cost reduction initiatives e.g. MOQ optimization.

Apply Before:-

Not Specified.

INTERESTED?

Interested and qualified candidates should:

apply online

WHO IS Anheuser-Busch InBev?

AB InBev is the world’s leading brewer. We produce over 500 beers, including world-famous brands such as Budweiser, Stella Artois and Corona. Local Africa brands such as Carling Black Label, Hero, Kilimanjaro, 2M, Eagle and we want like-minded, hard-working and passionate people to join our teams in Africa.