Demand & Supply Planner at Jotun

Jotun

Position: Demand & Supply Planner

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Addis Abeba - Ethiopia

Posted date: 5 days ago

Deadline: July, 30/2024 (22 days left)

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As a Demand & Supply Planner you will plan raw materials, finished goods & production according to demand, stock level, manpower, Raw Materials and packaging availability, and machine capacity for part of production and/or specific products within a Segment. This role is based in Addis Ababa and reports to the Supply chain manager.

Responsibilities:

• Make realistic a production & purchase schedule for part of Production or specific products for Segments by gathering and analyzing customer demand and transferring this demand to a daily plan by balancing between On Time in Full (OTIF), inventory levels, and production costs.
• Develop and analyze KPIs relevant to the assigned area and support improvement initiatives.
• Actively develop planning process by utilizing existing functionalities in ERP as well as implementing new ones according to best practices for planning in the Jotun Operations System.
• Establish tight communication with Purchasing, CSD, Sales, and Production to have the best information for the daily plan.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What We Look For

Qualification & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 3 - 6 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing company.

Competence requirements

• Initiative & Responsibility: acts on own initiative, makes things happen, and accepts responsibility for the results
• Influence: makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully
• Systematic Approach: uses an organized and systematic approach; plans, defines clear priorities, and allocates resources effectively
• Analysis & Judgment: quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments
• Effective Communication: communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
• Constructive Teamwork: co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience, and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self
• A focus on having fun together through team building and social activities

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

• Jotun Ethiopia Paint Manufacturing PLC

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time