Supply Planner

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Job Description:

The Supply Planner will be responsible in Finished Goods planning for assigned business portfolio to achieve target service level within inventory and cost objectives. He/ she will be part of a high-performance team driving growth in the country and region through competency and capabilities of Supply Chain professionalism.

Job Description

• Determine the replenishment needs based on demand forecasts and execute timely purchases to the plan
• Define planning parameters, maintain master data in system and manage supply variabilities
• Identify and resolve supply exceptions by expediting purchase orders, re-allocating existing inventory and establishing safety stock parameters.
• Work closely with imports, warehouse and customer service to ensure target order fill rates are being met for daily customer orders
• Work closely with Demand Planners and Manufacturing team to resolve demand & supply related constraints
• Monitor receipts and transfers ensuring timely delivery and availability of product as well as in accordance with inventory plan
• Ensure aligned inventory strategies are incorporated into updated supply plans
• Proactively communicate supply status and potential risks while leading issue resolution to ensure supply continuity
• Conduct root cause analysis of KPI and identify/drive improvement plans
• Drive OTIF, Back Order, Finished Goods Inventory and Obsolescence metrics
• Drive and active participations in S&OP and New product launch.

Key Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills, meticulous with strong eye for business and customer focus
• Strong sense of urgency to resolve issues
• Able to work efficiently under pressure and multi-tasks
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability and problem-solving skills in an ambiguous and dynamic environment
• Team player with excellent communication skills

Education and Experience

• MBA or Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain, Operations and/or Business. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in supply chain operations.
• Experience in Supply Planning and Inventory Management
• Proficiency in Supply Chain principles and a broad understanding of S&OP
• Preferred knowledge of LLS methodologies, SAP system skills.

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