Analyst, Supply Planning

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

Summary:

As Analyst Supply Planning (Finished Goods), you will be responsible for the finished goods inventory management activities within assigned cluster. Through close collaboration with key supply chain functions (including procurement, logistics, customer service and manufacturing sites), you will manage the replenishment plans and inventory levels of the distribution centers under your responsibility. You will monitor performances and course correct when needed, communicating plans with relevant stakeholders and will manage product changes related to own managed portfolio of SKUs.

Reporting to the Associate Manager Supply Planning, this is an exciting opportunity for Supply Chain professionals who have a desire to develop their career in Supply Planning in a regional role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determines policies, reviews and optimizes safety stock and inventory levels and parameters are set in the entire network from plant to distribution center (e.g. reorder point, safety stock, ABC categorization)
• Places orders based upon agreed lead time and volume parameters
• Integrates new products, trials, and maintenance into production schedules, manage planning of repacking activities
• Plans replenishment across the Distribution Centre network and run daily DRP (Deployment Requirements Planning) functionalities based on the inventory settings of the Inventory Function
• Owns the policy on VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) in line with customer requirements
• Conducts regular business and performance reviews with Manufacturing
• Accountable for quality and updates to Material Master Data and for supply policies (EOQ, scheduling, etc.)
• Works closely with Logistics Service Provider coordinators, acts as intermediary between Demand Planning and Factory Planning, develops close & daily contact with the Order Desk to ensure fulfillment, respecting the service level agreements and collaborates with Transportation/ Hauling to hand-over the Deployment Plan for Deployment Scheduling
• Reviews and resolves exceptions of Rough-cut Constraint Calculation and Master Production Plan, prepares and assists in gap resolution as pre-work to the S&OP meeting
• Drives the flexible part of short-term supply to resolve alerts of real time issues, reviews out of stock situations and defines actions to avoid this in the future (respecting the defined service levels per category)

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Graduate of Engineering or business-related degree
• 1 to 2 years of experience working in supply or similar function (open to fresh graduates with outstanding academic background)
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office (esp. Excel – Pivot, VLOOKUP, IF’s, etc.)
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Drive for results and quality oriented
• Strong Team Player with excellent communication skills
• Pro-active, persuasive and flexible attitude

Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Experience in a multinational or multicultural environment
• System Knowledge [SAP – ECC/APO]
• Full understanding of total chain of planning processes, distribution capabilities within the responsible network and inventory policies and methodologies
• Strong customer orientation and ability to deal with complexity and ambiguity

Job Requirements:

• Work Hours: 8:00AM or 9:00AM to 5:00PM or 6:00PM (Mondays to Fridays)
• Overtime might be required depending on the critical deliverables

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

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