Posted:Fri at 10:23 AM
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Oil & Energy
Description:
BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products that save lives and forests in the developing world.BURN has revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving the business case for selling a high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized cookstoves.Since 2013, BURN has sold 200,000+ high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized jikokoas â„¢ stoves in East Africa. These stoves have helped 1,000,000+ beneficiaries save $39 million in fuel expenditures and 626,221 tons of wood while reducing indoor air pollution by 65%. BURN currently sells ~10,000 stoves per month and intend to double sales by the end of 2017.
Job Description
About the role
- BURN Manufacturing is looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Supply & Demand Planner to oversee the Master Production Schedule (MPS) in Microsoft Dynamics NAV (NAV) across multiple countries within the Biomass Business Unit. This role will be responsible for aligning supply and demand planning with cross-functional teams across various regions to ensure optimal production, inventory levels, and sales fulfilment.
- The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in demand forecasting, supply chain planning, ERP systems (NAV), and multi-country operations.
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 locations.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time