Demand & Supply Planner

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 Chian Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Make realistic a production & purchase schedule for part of Production or for 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 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 within 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 a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, 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 buildings and social activities

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Ethiopia Paint Manufacturing PLC

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

19.11.2024

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

As a 100% subsidiary under Jotun Group, Jotun Ethiopia Paint Manufacturing PLC. was established in 2020. It has since become one of the fastest growing company within MEIA (Middle East India and Africa) Region. By investing in an advanced paint production plant, and building a highly competent and motivated team locally, we aim to strengthen Jotun’s leading position in Ethiopia as well as in East Africa, through our very ambitious market development plans which are focusing on Quality, Profitability, Innovation and Corporate Values.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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