Summary

The incumbent will drive strategy implementation, lead and develop a new business planning function by providing cohesive and comprehensive strategic planning, process management and reporting across the business. The successful individual must demonstrate strong previous experience in a planning function of role

Responsibilities

• Provide the business with performance reports on all key KPIs,
• Prepare weekly and monthly performance presentations for Commercial Reviews,
• Track, measure and evaluate all key KPI’s of new product launches,
• In liaison with HODs, forecast, plan and monitor the country’s OPEX and budget,
• Work closely with the BI team to ensure that all reporting requirements are taken into account,
• Manage, coach and develop a highly motivated team of analysts,
• In conjunction with HODs, drive and own business processes, policies and documentation,
• Ensure training needs for various functions of the organization are met for seamless process alignment,
• Track and ensure implementation and compliance to organization policies,
• Provide Group office with updates on the Department’s initiatives and performance outcomes,
• Support the country teams in developing and implementing strategies and initiatives by providing clarity to other departments, Channel Partners and the field sales team,
• Engage with various departments to get feedback on the business processes and seek opportunities to drive improvements,
• Provide leadership on warehouse and logistics strategy and follow through on performance and

KPIs

• Strategy development and implementation
• Timely and accurate reporting
• Budget and OPEX Optimization

Education and Qualifications

• Between 5 – 8 years of experience in operations and or business analysis
• Relevant undergraduate degree from a recognized university,

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in a business analytics, commercial finance, business operations, or similar role,
• Ability to understand high-level business strategies, translate them into system and process requirements, and ensure local execution and business impact,
• Highly Analytical and demonstrated ability to extract key business insights through data analysis,
• Computer proficiency, especially competency with Microsoft Office (Excel, word & PowerPoint), experience with data visualization tools e.g. tableau or power BI is and added advantage,
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy,
• Self-starter (ability to work independently) with good prioritization skills,
• Business driven, people focused, with exceptional influencing skills; excellent organizational, project management, multi-tasking, presentation and time-management skills,
• Highly detail oriented,
• Passion for social enterprise and people