Export Planning Lead

About the role

Export Planning Lead will be responsible for managing and coordinating all export planning activities to ensure timely and accurate supply of products from the Middle East to Sub Saharan Africa markets. The role encompasses production planning, shipment coordination, export documentation, and proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders to control parallel imports, mitigate supply risks, and maintain operational efficiency. The scope covers end‑to‑end ownership for SSA export planning across various portfolios, including RC and Scitra‑sourced portfolios, Durex and Moov sourced from India, and Veet sourced from France.

• Prepare and reconcile stock and Goods‑in‑Transit (GIT) reports, identifying and addressing discrepancies promptly.
• Develop, align, and share production plans, firm orders, and forecasts with the factory.
• Maintain and update shipment plans, communicating changes to SSA Sales in a timely manner.
• Identify, evaluate, and escalates potential supply risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Validate customer credit status before raising firm orders.
• Follow up with the factory on order status and Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs).
• Ensure price validation against approved SKUs and the aligned market price list.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders for shipment pickup, vessel booking, customs clearance, and last‑mile delivery to customers.
• Provide regular shipment status updates to SSA Sales teams on a weekly cadence, including visits to the Aggregators in JAFZA to ensure stock management and traceability compliance.
• Ensure all mandatory export documentation from the loading point is complete, accurate, and compliant.
• Manage invoice creation and ensure timely and accurate order closure in ERP systems.
• Validate secondary documentation such as Master Bill of Lading when required.
• Support adherence to compliance standards, trade regulations, and internal audit requirements.
• Maintain weekly engagement with SSA Sales for operational alignment and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Order Management, and Logistics teams to ensure seamless execution of export orders.
• Build strong working relationships with factories, freight forwarders, and SSA partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in export planning, international logistics, or supply‑chain operations.
• Strong understanding of production planning, export documentation, and shipment processes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP or equivalent) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

• Supply Chain Management
• Business Partnership
• Collaboration and partnership building
• Relationship Management
• Business acumen
• Productivity management
• Improve business processes
• Advanced Analytics
• Data Analytics
• Supply Chain Planning
• Logistics Management