Supply Planner

About the role

Manage the flow of finished goods materials within the market organisations ensuring there is an optimisation of inventory and service levels at all locations in line with company objectives including purchasing for business unit / trade basket portfolio(s), managing product availability to achieve corporate service levels, managing inventory levels to achieve working capital targets, and supporting Regional Demand Planning team and sales channels in providing world class customer service.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with Demand Planning team and Market Organizations to manage product portfolio(s)
• Release of purchasing orders to ensure targeted product availability and optimum inventory levels with proactive management of system / planning alerts and communication to the organization
• Manage inventory shortages ensuring that appropriate action is taken to resolve them with minimum cost and minimal impact to customers including airfreight spent per BU
• Ensure supply is aligned, at Business Unit (BU) level, with Annual Sales Plan and Forecasts
• Prepare, present and lead the Demand and Supply Reconciliation calls with Demand Planning team
• Prepare and possibly contribute to the Markets monthly S&OP meetings
• Ensure On-time / accurate execution of new product launches
• Minimise obsolescence through tight purchasing controls and communication across the business. Initiate return to supplier and inter-company sales to reduce Obsolescence and Excess stock risks
• Own the inventory positioning topics, negotiate minimum order quantities, sourcing strategies and drive portfolio pruning and scrapping for each markets
• Contribute to the Phase In / Phase Out process to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction while minimizing total logistics costs

About you

• Minimum 2-3 years Demand/Supply Planning experience required
• University Bachelor degree (planning, operations, logistics, or supply chain related field)
• Proficient user of SAP R3 – DRP, Inventory Modules & Data Management
• Proficient user of Microsoft Excel with experience in building advanced reports
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and can do attitude
• Demonstrated assertive execution and follow-up skills
• Strong interpersonal relationship, influencing & negotiation skills
• Strong knowledge of PC & software applications including MS Office
• Ability to prioritize & execute multiple tasks to achieve daily operational deadlines