Supply Planner

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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