Regional Supply Planner

Job Description

: Regional Supply Planner (Temporary)

Huntsman is seeking a Temporary Regional Supply Planner supporting the Advanced Materials Division located in Costa Rica. This position will report to the Regional Supply Planning Manager.

Job Scope

• Ensure supply plans support global demand plans with the minimum inventory required for the markets portfolio.
• Communicate to operations the supply needs to execute demand plan. Anticipate and inform proactively demand planners when supply cant meet demand.
• Responsible for the inventory value at end of month and supports the inventory forecasting exercise for the next coming months.

In summary, as the Temporary Regional Supply Planner, you will: Supply Planning:

• Own the global supply plan for the markets portfolio and make sure that we supply the customers demands on time.
• Align manufacturing and warehousing by creating a supply network plan that provides clarity and alignment across supply-related functions.
• Ensure inventory is distributed efficiently along the global network, in agreement with the regional demand planner.
• Highlight whenever supply cannot meet demand to the demand planner and provide alternatives.
• Deal with different sources of supply (manufacturing sites, procurement) and ensure supply plan is accurate and regularly updated to show properly volumes to be supplied on a 24m horizon.

Inventory:

• Own the inventory of her/his markets portfolio across the global network.
• Ensure inventory is used in the most profitable way for the company.
• Highlight whenever inventory can be used in a more profitable way than the agreed demand plan.
• Regularly checks slow-moving items and propose mitigation action plans.
• Ultimately gives projection for the next 24m horizon of her/his markets portfolio across the global network.

Blocked stock & returns:

• Ensure blocked stock of her/his portfolio gets treated in a rapid manner (dump, rework, sell back).
• Support Customer Service Back Office on the return process and advise best solution for returned goods.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

• Candidates must be willing to work on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at our office located in AFZ, Heredia. Additional office days may be required as needed or during corporate visits.
• The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in Costa Rica.
• Resumes in Spanish will not be considered for this role.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent either in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics or related.
• 1-3 years of professional experience in the field of supply and/or production planning, optimally in chemicals.
• Commercial exposure, proven track record in supply planning / production planning.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of demand planning.
• Balancing of commercial priorities and operational capabilities.
• Strong knowledge in inventory management.
• Excellent and proactive communicator, connecting demand with supply side.
• High focus on data and metrics.
• SAP / ERP software process knowledge.
• Knowledge and experience on S&OP or IBP processes.
• Excellent coordination, organization, and challenging skills.
• Strong communication skills to address issues and propose mitigating solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team oriented.
• High analytical skills based on data.
• High digital literacy and high proficiency in major IT tools (SAP, Excel, PowerBI).

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Additional Locations

• Costa Rica - Heredia

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