Charles Githui

Demand Planner at Unilever East Africa

Charles Githui is currently a Demand Planner in the Nutrition category at Unilever, based in Nairobi, Kenya. He has a strong background in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and supply chain operations. His role involves developing demand forecasts in collaboration with sales, brand, and finance teams for over 150 products across East Africa, including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania. He is responsible for analyzing risks and opportunities in forecasts and ensuring timely communication of baseline feedback to the planning team.1

Githui has held various positions within Unilever, including Category Planner for Nutrition and Materials Planning Specialist, where he achieved significant results such as a 100% dispatch rate and zero material outages during challenging supply chain conditions. He has also worked in roles related to supply chain management at Airtel Africa and has experience in project management and business development.1

His technical skills include proficiency in SAP APO, SAP BW/4HANA, Oracle ERP, Microsoft Power BI, and advanced Excel reporting, which enhance his capabilities in demand planning and supply chain efficiency.1

Highlights

Oct 4 · iekenya.org

[PDF] ISSUE 014 - Institution of Engineers of Kenya

May 6 · chuka.ac.ke

[PDF] International Research Conference - Chuka University

Experience

Demand Planner - BWPC at Unilever (April 2023 - Present)

Category Planner (Materials Planning Specialist) Nutrition at Unilever (July 2022 - March 2023), Category Planner (MRP) Foods & Refreshment at Unilever (October 2019 - June 2022), Materials Planner (MRP) Beauty & Personal Care at Unilever (March 2019 - September 2019), Supply Chain Shared Services Assistant at Airtel Africa (August 2017 - February 2019)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Information Technology from Strathmore University (2012 - 2016), Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), A (plain) from Nakuru Boys High School (2008 - 2011), Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), 413/500 marks from Summit Vine School (2007)