Planning Manager
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Olam Agri is hiring a Planning Manager to lead the planning function across its Caraway Nigeria Biscuits, Confectionery and Snacks operations. The role covers material planning, supply planning, S&OP coordination and demand planning, with a focus on service levels, inventory optimisation and ERP/SAP integration. Candidates need a B.Sc. in Engineering, at least 10 years of supply-chain experience in FMCG or agri-manufacturing, and strong analytical and communication skills.
- Lead planning across Caraway Nigeria Biscuits, Confectionery and Snacks operations
- Own material planning, supply planning, S&OP coordination and demand planning
- Drive ERP projects including SAP MRP, MPS and capacity planning
- Minimum 10 years supply-chain experience in FMCG or agri-manufacturing
- B.Sc. in Engineering required; M.Sc. or MBA preferred
- Lean, Six Sigma or TPM experience strongly preferred
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Planning Manager at Olam Agri ⏲ Aug 7, 2026, 5:09 AM ⋕ View all Consulting & Strategy jobs Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed, and fiber agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities, and deep understanding of market needs built over 33 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, animal feed & protein, rice, edible oils, specialty grains & seeds, cotton, wood products, rubber and commodity financial services. Olam Agri is at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows with more than 40 million MT in volume traded annually. Focused on transforming food, feed and fiber for a more sustainable future, it aims at creating value for customers, enabling farming communities to prosper sustainably, and strive for a food-secure future. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Planning Manager Location: Nigeria Function: Others Sub-Function: Shipping Role Summary Caraway is centered around West Africa and now has 7 Manufacturing Plants in Nigeria across 6 product categories – Tomato Paste, Seasonings, Instant Noodles, Biscuits, Beverages, and Sweets & Candies. Lead a professional Planning function across Caraway Nigeria Biscuits Confectionary and Snacks operations to maximise service levels to customers while optimizing stocks. The planning Manager Biscuits Confectionary and Snacks will have the responsibility for Material planning, Supply planning, coordination of the S&OP process, and will facilitate demand planning across the designated categories. Key Deliverables Distribution requirement planning / replenishment Drive business planning, and in particular, the annual volume planning process which includes interfacing closely with sales, Marketing and finance to ensure timeous delivery. Master Production Scheduling Manage stock levels within agreed policy levels for material and finished goods Support innovation teams in launching new products Materials requirement Planning. Create and maintain the materials requirement plan. Establish material safety stock and reorder levels with accurate lead times. Implement stock plans to achieve stock targets on materials and finished goods. Facilitate the demand planning process for all the appropriate categories, focusing on eliminating bias and improving forecast accuracy. Develop and train the Demand planners and supply planners across all operations Compliance to planning policies including inventory policy, and categorization of finished goods and raw and packaging material and align with the system integration. Capacity management planning Production planning taking account of demand planning, supply chain policy, capacity limitations, and other production constraints Evaluate risks and opportunities creating contingencies and making decisions Development Projects: Lead ERP projects, integration of SAP MRP. Establish MRP, MPS, and capacity planning processes and align with the system integration Complexity Management – regularly review SKU portfolio. S&OP coordination by Planning Manager Requirements: Education: B.Sc. Degree in Engineering. (M.Sc. or MBA preferred) Experience: Experience: of Lean, Six Sigma and/or TPM strongly preferred. Consumer companies with positions covering Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Stock Management and Primary Distribution. Min 10 years of experience: in supply chain in Leading Global Agri-Manufacturing/FMCG Skills: Excellent communication skills. Strong analytical skills Knowledge of SAP or any ERP is required. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online View all Jobs in Nigeria Planning Manager job vacancies in Nigeria