Supply Planner AP-1

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the creation, alignment, and execution of supply plans that bolster supply efficiency and guarantee product availability to meet the demand requirement

• Ensure Master Data quality for accurate supply planning in SAP IBP

• Deep dive into various sources of data, including demand planning, supply planning, and inventory to understand variances and detect possible gaps

• Place orders towards factories and perform the follow-up until goods delivery

• Analyze discrepancies in supply plans, drive discussions, and seek solutions to mitigate impacts

• Anticipate capacity constraints and develop contingency plans to mitigate risks and ensure uninterrupted supply

• Monitor and optimize inventory levels at regional distribution centers and hubs to ensure efficient inventory turnover and reduced holding costs

• Collaborate with factories and teams in the markets to balance stock levels with demand, ensuring minimal excess and obsolete inventory

• Drive initiatives focused on continuous improvement to streamline inventory, reduce costs, and enhance service levels

• Design and refine distribution routes for timely and cost-effective deliveries.

• Coordinate with transportation and warehousing teams to maximize distribution efficiency

• In situations with supply hiccups, devise specialized plans to maintain product flow, liaising with all associated factories

• Work closely with internal factories and Cross-BA teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished goods

• Regularly follow-up with factories, ironing out any supply chain wrinkles that may arise

• Collaborate with the team to implement supply and production plans according to the Business S&OP process

• Track and report on key supply chain metrics such as service levels, backorders, inventory turns, and supplier performance

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between supply planning, demand planning, and production planning processes

• Engage in the creation of in-depth analyses concerning Purchase Forecast Accuracy and MUR & MUC for factories

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders concerning supply and distribution matters

• Collaborate with other departments including Purchasing, Logistics, Quality Control, and Production to ensure smooth product transitions

• Regularly communicate supply and distribution performance, risks, and mitigation strategies

• Utilize supply planning and optimization tools as SAP IBP to create, manage, and optimize supply plans for product availability

• Stay updated with the latest supply chain technologies and tools that can be leveraged for enhanced planning capabilities

• As the company gravitates towards centralized planning, play an integral role in the holistic planning process for all sales facets

• Regularly request and provide feedback from team members and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement
  
  

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Supply Chain or Engineering

• Professional certification i.e., ASCM (formerly known as APICS) CPIM or CSCP will be another plus point

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning or related role ideally in a sales/manufacturing organization. Appliances industry is a big plus.

• Working knowledge of Finance, Product Line, and sales

• Excellent supply planning and financial planning skills are required which could be leveraged for planning system design

• Great personal organization skills, attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines in the multicultural environment

• Ability to articulate complex concepts clearly (both written and in presentations)

• Ability to work in a fast pace, results-oriented environment under minimal supervision

• Is curious and has the analytical skills needed to independently investigate issues, develop solutions, and articulate the associated business case

• Ability to perform as part of a management team.

• Experience working with advanced supply chain planning tools (SAP-IBP, SAP-APO)

• Demonstrate working knowledge of the Office (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & MS Projects)

• Skills in Power BI. Advanced Excel user.

• Fluency in English is a must. Additional Languages is a plus