Supply Chain Planning Manager

Company Description Integrated Dairies Limited is a Nigeria-based dairy producer focused on delivering high-quality fresh milk and dairy products to consumers across Nigeria and the wider African market. Established in 2003, the company combines large-scale production with dairy-related research to improve product quality and innovation. Integrated Dairies is committed to advancing local dairy capabilities, supporting the agricultural value chain, and promoting food security. Team members join a growth-oriented environment that values operational excellence, responsible sourcing, and continuous improvement.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Supply Chain Planning Manager role based in Plateau, WV. The Supply Chain Planning Manager will oversee end-to-end planning activities, including demand forecasting, production planning, material requirements planning, and distribution scheduling for dairy products. The role will coordinate closely with procurement, production, quality, warehousing, and sales teams to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure timely product availability. The manager will monitor supply chain performance metrics, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions to improve service levels, reduce waste, and optimize costs. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing sales and production data, updating planning tools, managing supplier and logistics timelines, mitigating risks such as stock-outs or capacity constraints, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The role also involves driving process improvements, contributing to S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) cycles, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in supply chain planning, including demand forecasting, production planning, and inventory management.
• Strong skills in data analysis, use of spreadsheets and planning tools, and interpretation of supply chain metrics (e.g., service levels, inventory turns, forecast accuracy).
• Knowledge of procurement, logistics, warehousing, and distribution processes, preferably within FMCG or food and beverage manufacturing.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as production, quality, finance, and sales, and to manage stakeholder expectations.
• Solid understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and process optimization in manufacturing or supply chain environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field; a relevant professional certification (e.g., APICS/CPIM, CSCP) is an advantage.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present data-driven insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in the dairy industry or broader agribusiness/food manufacturing sector is an added benefit.

Minimum 5 – 7 years of experience in supply chain planning, demand/supply planning,

• or S&OP, preferably within the FMCG or Dairy sector.

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