Job DescriptionMinimum Educational qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Engineering or Science RelatedMinimum Relevant work experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience in similar role.Position Summary:Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment - passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. A Nestle career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, as you are provided with the opportunity to make a mark and stand out. With Nestle, you are enabled and encouraged to grow not only as professionals, but also as peopleNestlé Ghana is currently looking for a Material Requirement Planner at our Tema Factory who will ensure availability of materials to fulfill the requirements of the production plans within the agreed cost boundaries. He/she will ensure payment of Suppliers are done on time to avoid supply delays.A day in a Life……Create an optimized replenishment plan for raw and packaging materials over an 18-month horizon that ensures supply of material to production whilst ensuring that the working capital targets for raw and packaging materials are met.Monitor material availability to fulfill requirements within the agreed cost boundaries and alert the stakeholders about potential issues (Shortages, ageing, write offs)Monitor supply signals using MRP purchase requisitions ensuring delivery dates, lead times and required quantities are correct and finally creating purchase orders and ensuring their fulfillment by the supplier.Manage directly with the defined supplier the delivery of materials according to storage limitation. This includes creating, sending, confirming, receiving, investigating errors and discrepancies on blocked or parked invoice lines and handling all exceptions / issues in those operations, including claims management.What Will Make You Successful?Strong Analytical and logical reasoning skillsHigh interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team, Communication SkillsExcellent problem-solving skillsCan drive initiative and be results focusedExcellent stakeholder management skillsTeamwork and good collaborative skillsStrong willed and strong drive for excellenceProactive and eager to learnAgile to business directionsExperience in Project ManagementStrong Supplier Relationship ManagementHow do I apply?“Nestlé is an equal opportunity employer, seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, age, religion, nationality, disability or perceived disability, medical condition, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law”.We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The closing date for application is 2nd June 2023.HOW TO APPLYClosing Date : 2nd June, 2023
