Job Description :

Supply Planner, Regional Product Supply

ROLE SUMMARY :

- The Supply Planner is responsible for optimising the balance of inventory across the supply chain network in line with target customer service levels, levels of forecast accuracy and safety stock levels, for the allocated portfolio of SKU's for which she/he is accountable.

- The Supply Planner acts as the lead interface to manufacturing sites to resolve supply issues relating to the production technology for which she/he is responsible.

Key Accountabilities :

- Implement and maintain Inventory and Material Management Strategies for all Finished Goods by regular review and optimisation of inventory parameters and levels (e.g. reorder pt, safety stock, ABC categorisation)

- Consultation with Production Schedulers regarding availability of production lines and approval of downtime at manufacturing sites.

- Place orders upon Manufacturing based upon agreed lead time and capacity availability

- Plan replenishment across the Distribution Centre network (DRP) by maintaining the accuracy of plans to reflect feasible replenish plans

- Conduct regular business and performance reviews with Demand Planners, Marketing and Manufacturing

- Identify and manage potential inventory obsolescence to minimise write-offs (finished goods and raw materials)

- Accountable for master data for Material Planning, Production and PIR/ Source lists for DRP.

- Review out of stock situations or shortage of supply issues and recommend mitigating actions

- PLM Project Management for Commercialization and Launch phase for selected project types

- Conduct root cause analysis for supply chain issues/variances and perform define corrective action plans to avoid reoccurrence.

- Set up inventory targets for Raw Materials and Pack Components and monitor actual inventory levels vs. targets (in co-operation with vendor schedulers)

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