About the Role
Sika Manufacturing Nigeria Ltd, a fully-owned subsidiary of the worldwide Sika Group established in Lagos in 2014, is currently seeking a dynamic and analytical Demand Planner to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the Procurement & Logistics Manager, you will play a critical role in developing accurate demand forecasts, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring seamless product availability to support our business objectives.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts for all product categories and lines.
- Analyze historical sales trends, project pipelines, customer demand patterns, and market intelligence to improve forecast accuracy.
- Monitor forecast performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions to enhance forecasting effectiveness.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and Finance teams to gather market insights and align demand forecasts with business plans.
- Support the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process by providing accurate demand projections and detailed analysis.
- Work closely with Production, Procurement, and Logistics teams to ensure demand plans translate into effective supply and inventory plans.
- Monitor inventory levels and recommend strategies to reduce stock-outs, excess inventory, slow-moving stock, and obsolescence.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, forecasting methods, and overall data quality.
- Maintain accurate planning data within enterprise resource planning and reporting systems.
- Bachelor's degree or HND in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in demand planning, procurement, or supply chain within the manufacturing industry.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the demonstrated ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights.
- High proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, alongside advanced MS Office Suite skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of forecasting methodologies, inventory management principles, and end-to-end supply chain processes.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
- High level of accuracy, meticulous attention to detail, and robust problem-solving aptitude.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a global multinational organization.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage and other staff welfare benefits.
- Collaborative, innovative, and multicultural working environment based in Lagos, Nigeria.