Since our entry into the market in 2001, MTN has become an intrinsic part of Nigerian social and economic life, offering a wide range of products and services which act as a catalyst for fiscal and human development. Our leadership position in the area of network coverage, expansion and state of the art infrastructure remains constant. Today, MTN provides network coverage to over 3,775 cities, towns and villages nationwide. 

POSITION : Manager, Planning And Forecasting
 Description

 Manager, Planning & Forecasting Is Part Of The Planning & Fulfillment Team At The Opco And Would Lead The Demand Planning And Forecasting Process. Demand Planning And Forecasting Management Covers Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning And Sales And Operational Planning Processes For Trading Stocks And Assets. These Processes Would Involve Interactions With Opco BP And Centers Of Excellence (CoE).

 Manager, Planning & Forecasting Would Support The Senior Manager, Planning & Fulfillment And Supervise The Planner, Demand And Planner, Material Resource.
 Extract Value From What We Already Have By Focusing On Optimizing Processes Within The Unit/Department In Line With The Value Creation Philosophy. This Includes Individual Contributions And Recommendations To Improve Existing Business Project/Initiative, Capital/Budget Efficiency Activities Within The Unit, Contracts Review And Negotiation In Collaboration With The Procurement Team, Structural Changes Within The Unit Etc.

 Drive Innovation By Identifying And Taking Advantage Of New Business Opportunities, E.G., By Stimulating And Encouraging New Business Opportunities, Launch Of Products, Product/Process Innovation, Business Model Innovation Etc.

 Maintain Leadership In The ICT/Digital Industry By Influencing Stakeholders Within Your Immediate Ecosystem For MTNN’s Benefit. This Includes Participation In Credible External Think-Tank Sessions, Involvement In Inter-Divisional Focus Group Sessions To Improve Business Performance Etc.

 Enhance/Expand MTN’s Role In The Larger National Macro Environment By Participating In CSR Projects And/Or NGO’s, Involvement In Recognized Professional Institutions, Think-Tank Activities Etc.

 Role Model The Vital Behaviours Needed To Sustain Organisational Performance And Drive People Management Activities By Being The Principal Coach For Your Direct Reports Using The People Management Framework. Participate In Employee Engagement Projects Such As Mentorship, Facilitating Programs, Etc. In Addition, Support Recruitment, On Boarding And Grievance Management Processes Etc. 
 Escalate Sensitive Issues In A Timely Manner
 Collaborate With CoE To Develop And Implement Demand Planning And Management Strategies
 Review And Approve Demand Forecast
Prepare Demand Plan For Trading Stock And Assets
 Review Forecasting Errors And Prepare Resolution Plan For Refining Errors
Monitor Forecasting Performance 
 Review Variance Analysis Reports And Identify Corrective Actions To Resolve Variance
 Liaison With Relevant Stakeholders And Conduct Sales And Operational Planning Review Meetings
 Prepare Sales And Operational Plan In Collaboration With Internal Stakeholders, Stakeholders At Opcos And Aggregate The Procurement Requirement
 Assist In Identifying Potential Supply Constraints, Risks And Issues
 Monitor Sales And Operational Planning 
 Support The Shareholder Return Strategy By Developing And Implementing Sales & Distribution Processes That Are Aligned To Achieving All Elements On The Business Score Card. (I.E. Grow Market Share, Grow ICT & Data Revenue, Increase EBITDA Margins, Assure Revenue, CAPEX Returns Management And Net Subscriber Additions). 
 Participate In The Review Of Business Processes (Headcount, Process Optimisation, Etc.), To Drive Efficiency Gains To Ensure At Least 5% Reduction In Divisional Budget Year-On-Year. 
 Monitor Changes To SCM Related Statutory, Regulatory, Legal Compliances And Update MTN Checklist. This Includes Compliance With Safety Health And Environment (SHE) Regulation, Imports, Foreign Exchange Control Documentations (FECDs), Input And Output Taxes And Managing Landed Costs.
 Develop Policies And Procedures For Implementing Distribution Strategy (Customise To Physical Local Conditions)
Ad Hoc And Operational Meetings
 Set Up /Participate In Ad Hoc And Operational Meetings 
Report At Process And Functional Level
 Manage And Resolve Escalations That Have Impact On Critical Path Of Service Delivery
 Escalate Issues That Will Result In Significant Time, Scope, Employee/Client Or Cost Impact If Not Resolved
 Manage And Provide Solutions To Issues That Require Formal Resolution
 Set Up And Manage Project Status Meetings
 Review And Identify Key Risks, Issues And Dependencies And Set Mitigation Actions
 Sign-Off / Make Decisions Regarding Operational Changes
 Review Performance Of CoE Against Agreed KPIs And Their Compliance To SLAs And Reverse SLAs
 Create And Monitor Plan For Continuous Improvement
 Review Performance Of CoE Reporting
 Review Reports On A Monthly Basis From CoE Relating To Progress Made Within The Sub-Division And In Accordance With The Measurement Metrics Set By The Organisation
 Review Reports On Specific Projects As Per The Defined Timelines
 Source, Induct, And Manage Talent In Accordance With Legislative Guidelines
 Ensure Open Communication Channels With Staff And Implement Change Management Interventions Where Necessary
 Provide Definition Of Roles, Responsibilities, Individual Goals And Performance Objectives For The Team
 Set KPIs And Provide Regular Performance Feedback Through A Well-Defined And Implementable Performance Review Program
 Develop And Implement A Training Plan In Order To Build And Develop Skills Within The Team
 Performance Manage Resources In Accordance With HR Policy And Legislation Where Necessary
 Actively Participate In Leadership Team And Develop Skills Of Own Team
 Promote An ‘MTN Centric’ And A ‘Partnership Approach’ To Develop Strong Relationships With Other Working Groups And Ensure Adherence To Group Governance

Job Condition

 Normal MTNN Working Conditions
 May Be Required To Work Extended Hours

Experience & Training

 First Degree In Engineering, Supply Chain Management Or Related Discipline
 Fluent In English
 CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
 CPIM (Certified In Production And Inventory Management)
 Minimum Of 6 Years’ Experience Which Includes:
 Minimum Of 3 Years’ Experience In An Area Of Specialisation; With Experience In Supervising/Managing Others
 Experience Working In A Medium To Large Organization
 Supply Chain Management Experience
 Vendor Management Experience
 Working Experience In Oracle 
Training:
 CPIM (Certified In Production And Inventory Management)
 CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
 CBAP(Certified Business Analysis Professional)
 SCOR-P (Supply Chain Operations Reference Model – Professional)

Minimum Qualification

BA, BEd, BEng, BSc, BTech Or HND