Demand / Supply Planner (Adhesive Technologies) Job Vacancy

Henkel Kenya Ltd

Demand / Supply Planner - Adhesive Technologies

Based in Nairobi
 
Job Ref: 7299

Henkel Adhesive Technologies is a worldwide leader in bonding, sealing and surface treatments - thanks to our ambitious people. 

We create unique value for our clients and our technologies can be found in many objects touching our lives every day. 

Our success is built on constant innovation and people who strive for excellence. 

Working at Henkel is much more than just a job. It’s a passion. Have you got what it takes?

Key responsibilities:
  • Create a monthly demand plan for assigned product scope
  • Follow up with sales & Marketing on sales activities impacting the demand forecast
  • Prepare and facilitate the monthly local / S&OP meeting
  • Creates coordinated rolling capacity plan and production plan for dedicated assets based on input from demand & supply balancing processes and manufacturing.
  • Monitor & manage inventory level e.g slow mover
  • Give notification on supply bottlenecks
  • Work close together with the production supervisor on stock allocation
  • Work closely with the operation manager to include the full demand requirement into the rough cut capacity.
  • Work in close collaboration with supply chain coordinator
Who we are looking for?
 
The successful candidate will possess the following:
  • Degree in Purchasing & Supplies Management or its equivalent is a must. Post graduate Diploma in purchasing and supply chain management is an added advantage
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
  • Must be familiar with ERP system preferably SAP
  • 2-3 Years experience in supply planning preferably in manufacturing industry
  • Analytically strong, team-oriented and an effective conflict manager.
  • An independent thinker who acts and decides objectively and with integrity
  • Excellent communication skills in English.
  • Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
  • Excellent MS office Skills

If this sounds like your next challenge and you meet the required qualifications, please quote the job reference: 7299 and apply online on our website www.henkel.com/careers Using the search tool by July 26th, 2013