About the Role
Mondelez International, the global snacks powerhouse behind beloved Nigerian brands such as Cadbury Bournvita, TomTom, and Trebor Buttermint, is looking for a dynamic Demand Planning Manager. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping our supply chain success by driving forecasting accuracy and aligning cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional business results.
Key ResponsibilitiesYou will play a pivotal role in the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, ensuring seamless alignment between commercial goals and operational capabilities.
- Develop the 0-24-month IBP forecast by brand and SKU level, managing both short-term weekly plans and long-term forecasts.
- Coordinate, challenge, and influence building blocks with input from sales, marketing, and other key partners.
- Review disaggregated short-term demand plans, incorporating SKU/location mix and weekly pacing.
- Provide finalized detailed demand plans to supply planners and adjust based on commercial or operational feedback.
- Perform root-cause analysis for key service issues, forecast error, and bias to continuously improve plan accuracy.
- Interact with the modeling team to generate robust statistical forecasting and manage the demand planning tool.
To accelerate your career with us, you should bring the following expertise and background:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
- Proven experience in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment, particularly with shelf-life constraints.
- Demonstrated experience operating within an IBP or Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset and advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Solid understanding of supply chain principles, inventory management, and the financial impact of demand planning.
Join a globally recognized snacks powerhouse and enjoy a rewarding career path with opportunities for continuous professional growth. Work with iconic, market-leading brands while collaborating with diverse, high-performing teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.