Supply Planning Manager Job at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is one of the world’s leading research based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies We have a challenging and inspiring mission to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.

With a firm foundation in science, we discover, develop, manufacture and
distribute prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products.

In pursuance of our growth and objectives opportunities now exist in our team as

Job Title: Supply Planning Manager

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Purpose/Scope   
Lead the Supply Planning team and manage MRP processes effectively to ensure timely order processing and material availability for manufacturing operations and support production and delivery of orders to meet the sales forecasts within budget.

Key Responsibilities   

• Manage MRP processes effectively to ensure timely order processing and material availability for manufacturing operations and support production and delivery of orders to meet the sales forecasts within budget.
• Manage Supply Reviewing Meetings to support effective Sales & Operations Planning. Promptly and Jointly develop and maintain the Customer Service Agreement (CSA) with the Demand Planning Manager and external customers.
• Manage site systems (MFG Pro, JDE & Manugistics), exception messages and events to avoid stock outs and achieve site business targets.
• Manage Site working capital through effective inventory level management and material planning/forecasting.
• Manage the buying function to order and deliver raw and packaging materials to meet production requirement.
• Ensure 3rd party manufacturing and storage are well managed to prevent financial losses to the organisation.

Qualifications/Experience   

• Minimum qualification and experience – B.Sc. degree or its equivalent in Supply Chain, Business or Engineering discipline 6 – 10 years working in supply chain functions in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated business knowledge in ERP Systems in a manufacturing sector
• Full understanding of supply chain KPIs and MRP philosophy
• Competencies    End to end Supply chain understanding.
• Pro-active planning and risk management capability.
• Performance and result-oriented with sound leadership qualities.
• Strong communication skills and drive.
• Superior planning, problem resolution, judgement and decision-making skills.
• Good team player with excellent motivational skills.
• Proactive with cross group/functional collaborative skills.
• Effective cost management skills.
• Project management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and ERP systems.

Application Deadline: 18th October, 2012

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should: click here to apply online

Note: When the page opens, click on Supply Chain
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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