{"id":57201,"date":"2021-05-12T09:46:15","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T09:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=57201"},"modified":"2021-05-12T09:46:15","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T09:46:15","slug":"gbfoods-africa-jobs-2021-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/gbfoods-africa-jobs-2021-2.html","title":{"rendered":"GBfoods Africa Jobs 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

At GBfoods we offer culinary solutions in several countries of Europe and Africa with prestigious leading local brands, including Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand\u2019Italia and Bl\u00e5 Band, among others.<\/p>\n

Our Purpose \u201cCelebrating local flavours\u201d is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers\u2019 kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.<\/p>\n

Today, with a turnover of around 1,2 billion euros and a team of around 3,000 people, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers.<\/p>\n

Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Title: Demand Planner<\/strong><\/p>\n

Role & Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are looking for a Demand Planner who will lead the demand forecasting process to ensure that GBfoods Ghana has the right product in the right place at the right time to deliver the orders of Customers fufilling the working caprital requirement of the Company.<\/p>\n

The main responsibilities will be:<\/p>\n

Lead the rolling forecast process by undertaking below activities::
\nUse statistical models to have a first view of the sales forecast for the next months.
\nWork together with Marketing and Trade Marketing Depts to know the advertising and promotion plans, and to evaluate its impact in the forecasted demand.
\nWork together with Sales Dept to know the sales plan, and to evaluate its gaps and opportunities.
\nLead the Consensus Meeting, with attendance of the General Manager, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing and Trade Marketing.
\nGive feedback about the quality of the forecast.
\nMaintain and feed the forecasting tools: forecasting models, SAP APO\u2026
\nAnalyze together with the Supply Planning area the rolling forecast and the production plan, to find gaps and opportunities.
\nInform Supply Planning weekly on any changes on the demand impacting forecast, and Customer Service and Sales on any change on production impacting the supply.
\nCommunicate daily to Sales and Customer Service departments on risks on shortages, and on any out-of-stock, calculating its impact in sales and informing about solution horizons.
\nWork together with Supply Planning on mitigation plans for any supply issue, i.e., out of stocks or excess of stocks.
\nWhat can you expect from us?<\/p>\n

Being part of a multinational company where you will be able to contribute to growth and development of a business while being developed and equipped for success.<\/p>\n

What can you expect from us?<\/p>\n

We need someone highly autonomous, excellent team player with leadership skills, empathy and capacity of influence.<\/p>\n

Requirements
\nDegree in Engineering, Economics or Statistics.
\nMinimum of four (4) years experience in a similar position
\nExcellent analytical and communication skills
\nProficient in negotiation
\nAbility to work independently.
\nDemonstrable ability to lead people.
\nA team player who is client and consumer oriented
\nAdvanced Excel user and knowledge in SAP R3, SAP APO and BO
\nAligned to GBfoods values and behaviours<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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