Associate Manager – Business Intelligence & Planning

Sun King is seeking a driven and analytically sharp Associate Manager – Business Intelligence & Planning to lead data-informed decision-making across its inverter business unit. Based in Nairobi, this role sits at the intersection of market intelligence, demand planning, and strategic growth — making it ideal for a professional who can turn complex data into actionable commercial strategies.

You will be instrumental in identifying high-impact market opportunities, designing expansion roadmaps, and ensuring that forecasting is tightly aligned with supply chain, sales, and operational realities across multiple markets. This is a high-visibility role with direct impact on Sun King's growth trajectory in the clean energy space across Africa.

• Conduct ongoing market assessments covering energy pricing (grid, diesel, petrol), customer affordability trends, and competitor positioning.
• Develop and maintain market intelligence dashboards used by senior stakeholders to guide strategic decisions.
• Identify and evaluate new markets, cities, and customer segments suitable for inverter product expansion.
• Design market entry plans that include pricing strategy, product-market fit analysis, and go-to-market considerations.
• Partner with in-country teams on launch planning, execution, and post-launch growth activities.
• Build and manage demand forecasts aligned with sales projections, marketing pipelines, historical trends, and new product introductions.
• Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to maintain optimal inventory levels, particularly during product launches and expansion phases.
• Track forecast accuracy and continuously refine forecasting methodologies using real performance data.
• Identify demand-side risks — including understocking, overstocking, and slow-moving inventory — and propose corrective actions.
• Coordinate cross-functional strategic initiatives and business planning activities.
• Develop business cases and financial models to support investment and expansion decisions.
• Monitor implementation progress and ensure delivery against defined strategic priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct market research and translate findings into strategic recommendations with commercial impact.
• Proven experience building and managing demand forecasting models that inform supply chain and sales planning.
• Ability to develop financial models and business cases that influence resource allocation and market entry decisions.
• Experience working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to align planning activities.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI, or similar) to build dashboards and track KPIs.
• Strong communication skills — able to present complex analytical insights clearly to senior leadership.
• Background in business intelligence, strategy consulting, or demand planning is required.
• Experience in energy, fintech, or emerging markets is a strong advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-border environment.

Sun King offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and market rates for this level of role. The salary is open/negotiable and will be discussed during the recruitment process. Additional benefits include structured learning and development programs, exposure to multicultural teams, and the opportunity to grow within a mission-driven, rapidly expanding organization.

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Structured leadership and professional development programs via the Sun King Center for Leadership
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture
• Multicultural team exposure across geographies
• High-impact role in the clean energy sector

This role is best suited for a mid-to-senior level professional with 4–7 years of experience in business intelligence, strategy, or demand planning — ideally within energy, FMCG, fintech, or emerging market contexts. You are comfortable working with data but equally skilled at translating insights into business narratives. You thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and can collaborate effectively across functions and borders.

You should NOT apply if you are looking for a purely analytical or back-office role with no commercial exposure, if you are uncomfortable presenting to senior stakeholders, or if you have fewer than 3 years of relevant experience in planning, strategy, or business intelligence.

• Prepare an updated CV highlighting your experience in business intelligence, demand planning, or market strategy.
• Write a brief cover letter explaining your fit for this role and any relevant experience in energy or emerging markets.
• Submit your application through Sun King's official careers portal or the job platform where you found this listing.
• Applications close on 31st July 2026. Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may begin before the deadline.