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Supply & Demand Planner – Biomass at BURN

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Employment FullTime
Location Kenya
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Duties and Responsibilities

Master Production Scheduling (MPS) & ERP Management (NAV)

  • Manage and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) in Microsoft Dynamics NAV (NAV) for all countries under the Biomass Business Unit.
  • Continuously update and optimize the MPS based on sales forecasts, production constraints, and inventory levels.
  • Work closely with regional supply chain teams to ensure supply continuity and production capacity alignment across multiple locations.
  • Monitor and adjust production plans to mitigate supply risks and bottlenecks.
  • Ensure alignment of the MPS with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes across different markets. 

Supply Planning & Inventory Optimization (Multi-Country)

  • Align supply plans with manufacturing capabilities across multiple production sites.
  • Coordinate stock allocations and inventory levels to ensure each country has the right supply levels.
  • Define and monitor inventory safety stock policies per country to balance customer service levels and working capital.
  • Proactively address risks related to stockouts, excess inventory, and obsolete stock across different regions. 

Stakeholder Alignment & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Act as the key liaison between Production, Procurement, Sales, and Warehousing teams across all countries.
  • Communicate supply and demand constraints proactively to all stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making.
  • Work closely with country-specific supply chain teams to customize planning strategies for local market conditions

Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Demand & Supply Planning, MPS management, or a similar role (preferably in a manufacturing or multi-country supply chain environment).
  • Strong expertise in ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV preferred) and demand forecasting tools.
  • Proven experience in multi-country planning, inventory management, and stakeholder coordination.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or other data analytics tools for data-driven decision-making.
  • Familiarity with warehousing, logistics, and procurement best practices in a multi-country setup.
  • Strong analytical & problem-solving skills: Ability to make data-driven decisions in complex environments.
  • Excellent communication & stakeholder management: Ability to engage with cross-functional teams across multiple countries.
  • Proactive & adaptable mindset: Ability to navigate fast-changing market conditions and supply chain challenges.
  • Detail-oriented & highly organized: Ensuring planning accuracy across different markets.
  • Tech-savvy: Comfortable working with ERP systems, demand planning software, and automation tools.
  • Project management skills: Ability to drive planning improvement initiatives across multiple location
  • Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply


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