About the role
- BURN is seeking a highly skilled MPS/MRP Manager to lead the implementation of Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) modules on Microsoft Dynamics NAV across its multi-entity and multi-country manufacturing footprint in Africa.
- This role is critical in shaping the future of BURN’s production planning processes. The successful candidate will work closely with global and regional teams to deliver an integrated planning system that supports growth, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.
- This role reports directly to the Global Head of Planning and will collaborate with production, supply chain, ERP, and regional factory teams to ensure effective implementation and adoption.
Duties and Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Strategy
- Lead the end-to-end implementation of MPS/MRP modules on Microsoft Dynamics NAV across all entities and factories.
- Define implementation roadmap, scope, timelines, and resource needs in alignment with strategic business objectives.
- Serve as the primary liaison between global planning, IT, and external consultants/vendors.
System Implementation & Integration
- Ensure proper system configuration to match BURN’s unique planning and manufacturing requirements.
- Design and document MPS and MRP workflows, user roles, planning parameters, and reporting tools.
- Lead pilot deployments and scale rollouts across multiple countries and production hubs.
Operational Excellence
- Drive system accuracy, including item master, BOMs, routings, lead times, and safety stocks.
- Ensure full alignment between MRP recommendations and supply chain execution (procurement, production, inventory).
- Establish SOPs and user training to support consistent planning execution across all sites.
Change Management & Capacity Building
- Engage stakeholders to secure buy-in and ensure change readiness across functions and countries.
- Lead hands-on training, system demos, and workshops to upskill regional teams on MPS/MRP best practices.
- Foster a data-driven planning culture that supports proactive decision-making and scenario analysis.
Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
- Set clear success criteria and KPIs for system adoption and planning performance.
- Identify and resolve gaps in system usage, data integrity, and user understanding.
- Continuously refine planning tools, reports, and dashboards to support strategic visibility and efficiency.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, IT, Operations, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in ERP (preferably NAV/Business Central) project management, with a focus on MPS and MRP implementation in manufacturing environments.
- Strong understanding of production planning, supply chain operations, and demand-supply balancing.
- Proven experience rolling out systems across multi-entity, multi-site organisations, preferably in Africa or emerging markets.
- Excellent stakeholder management, cross-functional leadership, and training facilitation skills.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, inventory optimisation, and digital transformation is a strong plus.