Supply Planner
2026-03-10T10:28:40+00:00
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
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FULL_TIME
Lilongwe, Malawi
Lilongwe
10101
Malawi
Beverages
Manufacturing & Warehouse, Business Operations, Transportation & Logistics
2026-03-23T17:00:00+00:00
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Background
The Supply Planner is responsible for developing and managing accurate demand and supply forecasts to ensure optimal production planning, material availability, and efficient warehouse utilization. The role coordinates cross-functional inputs, analyzes data from ERP and planning systems, and collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to maintain inventory balance, prevent stockouts, and support overall supply chain performance.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Operational Forecast Management
- Adapt Sales Forecasts: Adjust operational forecasts based on updated sales input to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Quantify Promotional Impacts: Assess and quantify the impact of marketing or sales events on production plans.
- Integrate Marketing Insights: Incorporate promotional and event information into forecasts to align production with market demand.
Material and Container Availability
- Ensure Availability: Ensure sufficient materials and containers are available to meet production plans efficiently.
- Cost Management: Optimize material and container procurement to minimize costs while meeting production requirements.
- Supplier Coordination: Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely production and delivery of key materials, maintaining compliance with weeks of cover requirements.
Forecast Accuracy and Monitoring
- Maintain Rolling Forecast: Develop and maintain an accurate 18-month rolling estimate forecast aligned with company strategy.
- Monitor Short-Term Forecasts: Review and maintain a 13-week operational forecast, ensuring high accuracy for short-term planning and MRP.
- Validate Sales Data: Validate sales history and integrate promotional and new product information into forecasts for improved accuracy.
Cross-Disciplinary Integration and Communication
- Enhance Business Understanding: Gain exposure to various planning and logistics disciplines to enhance overall business understanding and integration.
- Forecast Analytics: Create high-quality forecasts and analytics using available systems and inputs from sales and marketing.
- Communicate Effectively: Facilitate effective communication across organizational levels to ensure alignment and consensus in the forecasting process.
Systems management
- Analyze and leverage distribution information to improve planning and operational decisions.
- Ensure that master data is accurate and up-to-date, supporting effective planning and system performance.
Skills, Experience & Education
Qualifications:
- A formal, relevant, qualification (e.g. BComm degree, BSC or a degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or Logistics).
Skills:
- Forecasting Abilities to predict future stock requirements and adjust plans accordingly
- Analytical Skills to accurately determine stock requirements and assess inventory levels.
- Organizational Skills to manage warehouse capacities efficiently and optimize space utilization.
- Problem-Solving Skills to address and prevent stock outs and potential shortages proactively.
- Technical Proficiency to navigate and utilize ERP and APS systems for data management and reporting.
- Attention to Detail to maintain and validate accurate master data in ERP and APS systems.
- Coordination and Planning Skills To effectively manage deployment activities and ensure timely deliveries.
Experience:
- At least 3 years in FMCG planning (Demand / Supply)
- Experience in using an ERP system, specifically MRP
- Supply Chain & Manufacturing Planning experience.
- Exposure and Knowledge of Logistics & Distribution processes.
- Technical, Marketing, Financial and Commercial Business Acumen
* Adapt Sales Forecasts: Adjust operational forecasts based on updated sales input to ensure accuracy and relevance. * Quantify Promotional Impacts: Assess and quantify the impact of marketing or sales events on production plans. * Integrate Marketing Insights: Incorporate promotional and event information into forecasts to align production with market demand. * Ensure Availability: Ensure sufficient materials and containers are available to meet production plans efficiently. * Cost Management: Optimize material and container procurement to minimize costs while meeting production requirements. * Supplier Coordination: Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely production and delivery of key materials, maintaining compliance with weeks of cover requirements. * Maintain Rolling Forecast: Develop and maintain an accurate 18-month rolling estimate forecast aligned with company strategy. * Monitor Short-Term Forecasts: Review and maintain a 13-week operational forecast, ensuring high accuracy for short-term planning and MRP. * Validate Sales Data: Validate sales history and integrate promotional and new product information into forecasts for improved accuracy. * Enhance Business Understanding: Gain exposure to various planning and logistics disciplines to enhance overall business understanding and integration. * Forecast Analytics: Create high-quality forecasts and analytics using available systems and inputs from sales and marketing. * Communicate Effectively: Facilitate effective communication across organizational levels to ensure alignment and consensus in the forecasting process. * Analyze and leverage distribution information to improve planning and operational decisions. * Ensure that master data is accurate and up-to-date, supporting effective planning and system performance.
* Forecasting Abilities to predict future stock requirements and adjust plans accordingly * Analytical Skills to accurately determine stock requirements and assess inventory levels. * Organizational Skills to manage warehouse capacities efficiently and optimize space utilization. * Problem-Solving Skills to address and prevent stock outs and potential shortages proactively. * Technical Proficiency to navigate and utilize ERP and APS systems for data management and reporting. * Attention to Detail to maintain and validate accurate master data in ERP and APS systems. * Coordination and Planning Skills To effectively manage deployment activities and ensure timely deliveries.
* A formal, relevant, qualification (e.g. BComm degree, BSC or a degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or Logistics).
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Vacancy title:
Supply Planner
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Beverages, Category: Manufacturing & Warehouse, Business Operations, Transportation & Logistics]
Jobs at:
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, March 23 2026
Duty Station:
Lilongwe, Malawi | Lilongwe
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background
The Supply Planner is responsible for developing and managing accurate demand and supply forecasts to ensure optimal production planning, material availability, and efficient warehouse utilization. The role coordinates cross-functional inputs, analyzes data from ERP and planning systems, and collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to maintain inventory balance, prevent stockouts, and support overall supply chain performance.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Operational Forecast Management
- Adapt Sales Forecasts: Adjust operational forecasts based on updated sales input to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Quantify Promotional Impacts: Assess and quantify the impact of marketing or sales events on production plans.
- Integrate Marketing Insights: Incorporate promotional and event information into forecasts to align production with market demand.
Material and Container Availability
- Ensure Availability: Ensure sufficient materials and containers are available to meet production plans efficiently.
- Cost Management: Optimize material and container procurement to minimize costs while meeting production requirements.
- Supplier Coordination: Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely production and delivery of key materials, maintaining compliance with weeks of cover requirements.
Forecast Accuracy and Monitoring
- Maintain Rolling Forecast: Develop and maintain an accurate 18-month rolling estimate forecast aligned with company strategy.
- Monitor Short-Term Forecasts: Review and maintain a 13-week operational forecast, ensuring high accuracy for short-term planning and MRP.
- Validate Sales Data: Validate sales history and integrate promotional and new product information into forecasts for improved accuracy.
Cross-Disciplinary Integration and Communication
- Enhance Business Understanding: Gain exposure to various planning and logistics disciplines to enhance overall business understanding and integration.
- Forecast Analytics: Create high-quality forecasts and analytics using available systems and inputs from sales and marketing.
- Communicate Effectively: Facilitate effective communication across organizational levels to ensure alignment and consensus in the forecasting process.
Systems management
- Analyze and leverage distribution information to improve planning and operational decisions.
- Ensure that master data is accurate and up-to-date, supporting effective planning and system performance.
Skills, Experience & Education
Qualifications:
- A formal, relevant, qualification (e.g. BComm degree, BSC or a degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or Logistics).
Skills:
- Forecasting Abilities to predict future stock requirements and adjust plans accordingly
- Analytical Skills to accurately determine stock requirements and assess inventory levels.
- Organizational Skills to manage warehouse capacities efficiently and optimize space utilization.
- Problem-Solving Skills to address and prevent stock outs and potential shortages proactively.
- Technical Proficiency to navigate and utilize ERP and APS systems for data management and reporting.
- Attention to Detail to maintain and validate accurate master data in ERP and APS systems.
- Coordination and Planning Skills To effectively manage deployment activities and ensure timely deliveries.
Experience:
- At least 3 years in FMCG planning (Demand / Supply)
- Experience in using an ERP system, specifically MRP
- Supply Chain & Manufacturing Planning experience.
- Exposure and Knowledge of Logistics & Distribution processes.
- Technical, Marketing, Financial and Commercial Business Acumen
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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