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Production Planning and Inventory Control (PPIC) Trainee
About this role
The role is a trainee position in Production Planning and Inventory Control (PPIC) at Multipro Consumer Products Limited, based in Lagos. The role focuses on ensuring material availability and accurate inventory control to support uninterrupted production, with responsibilities covering RM/PM management, FIFO compliance, and SAP transactions. It involves coordinating with warehouse, logistics and production teams, supporting stock verification and reporting, and assisting in resolving operational issues to avoid production delays. The employer is a large Nigerian company involved in sales, haulage and logistics, with multiple brands across food and consumer goods categories. The position is full-time and intended for individuals progressing in PPIC and related operations.
What you would do
- Prepare and share daily RM and PM status reports with the planning team
- Update and monitor Raw Materials and Packaging Materials inventories daily
- Maintain Daily Inventory/Issue Reports (DIR)
- Follow up on Goods Receipt Notices with the warehouse team to ensure system updates
- Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages or overstock
- Oversee RM and PM receipts and issuances, ensuring FIFO compliance
- Ensure timely TECO of process orders after production runs
- Create material reservations in SAP and follow up on issuance
- Create, release, and monitor process orders for production
- Coordinate with warehouse, logistics and production teams for material flow
What they are asking for
- Good communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional coordination
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office for reporting and data analysis
- Basic understanding of production planning and warehouse operations
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Basic knowledge of SAP (MM/PP or similar ERP)
- Understanding of inventory management principles (FIFO, stock control, GRN)
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