Demand Planner
Coca-Cola HBC
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Job Overview
Location
Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Arrangement
On-site
Sector
Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain
Experience Level
Mid-level (3-5 years)
About the Company
Coca-Cola HBC is a leading bottler of The Coca-Cola Company with a rich history and a strong presence in numerous markets. We are dedicated to creating value for our stakeholders by operating sustainably and responsibly, focusing on innovation and customer satisfaction.
Our commitment extends to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and every employee has the opportunity to thrive. We are driven by ambitious sustainability goals, aiming for a 'World Without Waste' and actively promoting the use of recycled materials in our packaging. Our operations are guided by a strategy that prioritizes environmental stewardship and community engagement.
Job Description
We are seeking a meticulous and strategic Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain team in Lagos. In this critical role, you will be responsible for all forecasting activities for assigned products, ensuring seamless integration with our supply and production planning processes.
Your core mission will be to build robust forecasts in collaboration with the sales team, drive weekly forecasting discussions to address current trends, and conduct thorough root cause analyses. You will lead the regional Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, championing forecast accuracy and aligning stakeholders on corrective actions for future improvements.
This position offers a significant opportunity to impact operational efficiency and customer satisfaction by ensuring the right products are available at the right time. You will be a key contributor to achieving perfect order deliveries and mitigating business losses through effective stock management.
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Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Develop operational demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation and time horizons.
- Build demand forecasts in line with standard planning cycles.
- Lead forecast review meetings with the sales team and drive cross-functional integration to achieve consensus.
- Interact with field sales and marketing to identify and leverage demand drivers.
- Coordinate weekly regional S&OP meetings and drive cross-functional activities to ensure customer satisfaction and perfect order deliveries (DIFOTAI).
- Implement actions to drive weekly forecast accuracy improvements.
- Manage stock rotation in sales locations to mitigate business losses.
- Collaborate with Commercial Finance, Marketing, and field sales to prepare promotion plans and track their execution.
- Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications
- University Degree or HND, ideally in a business-related field such as Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or Business Administration.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably within the FMCG industry.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
- Proven ability in results orientation and performance management.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to harness resources and teams to deliver results within set timeframes.
- Ability to form effective working partnerships across various functions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Benefits & Perks
- Opportunity to work with a leading global company.
- Be part of a dynamic and collaborative supply chain team.
- Contribute to improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Professional development opportunities within the organization.
How to Apply
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As a Demand Planner, you will be the linchpin in our supply chain, responsible for developing accurate product forecasts for your assigned region. Your primary objective is to collaborate closely with the sales team to enhance supply and production planning, ensuring efficient operations. You will lead weekly forecasting discussions, conduct root cause analyses for any deviations, and align with stakeholders on corrective measures to continuously improve forecast accuracy and drive the regional S&OP process.
Posted Date
March 16, 2026
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