[Vacancy]: Planning Analyst Needed at International Breweries
Job Description
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Location: Lagos
- Job Field: Data, Business Analysis, and AI
About Job
The key purpose of this role is to gather, analyze, and interpret data to provide insights and recommendations that contribute to informed decision-making, requiring a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Key outputs and responsibilities:
- Partner with colleagues to implement enhancements to increase the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of planning reports using Power BI & other analytical tools.
- Analyze raw data to identify patterns, trends, and key insights relevant to the planning process.
- Work closely with our NoCC and Solutions functions to optimize and automate reporting across all planning areas;
- Collaborate with MRP Planners, SNP Planner, RetPack Specialist, Warehousing & Logistics teams in reconciling any discrepancies observed in Materials & Empties Opening Stock, Material Usage, Production, Injection & RTI across all sites.
- Schedule & follow through on dispatches of materials to the various plants from local and international suppliers.
- Identify deviations from planned deliveries and investigate root causes.
- Generate & follow through the approval process for all Purchase Requisitions raised & oversee the timely GRN of all materials delivered to sites.
- Assist in following up with suppliers & T1 team in coordinating the delivery, pickup, and maintenance of returnable packaging assets.
- Track and review Obsolete & Near-Expiry Materials with the Material Planning team for decision taking.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, or a similar field
- Prior experience in data analysis or related areas is considered advantageous.
- Possess a robust grasp of statistics and hands-on proficiency in statistical tools like Excel, along with expertise in data analysis languages such as SQL and Python.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
