Supply Planner

Job Responsibilities

· Develops and delivers an on-going supply plan for a significant region for use by internal and external third-party suppliers, in line with appropriate planning and modelling approach and toolkit

· Develops, runs and evaluates supply strategy simulations to define and propose best stocking policy to meet customer requirements within inventory targets

· Working with Head of Sales and Operations Manager, develops, runs and evaluates the demand (forecast) for top ranking items to ensure right stock, in right location to meet customer requirements.

· Communicates regularly and in a timely manner relevant information into the sales and operational performance process and to relevant suppliers (internal and third party)

· Generates regular and timely trend analyses, insights and business recommendations, feeding these into the local sales and operational planning process to drive optimum availability

· Carries out regular and timely risk assessment for the demand and supply planning function; identifies, manages and mitigates demand related business risk effectively and appropriately

· Monitors, reviews, and highlights any gaps in the performance of a portfolio of suppliers; recommends improvements by suppliers to better meet demand requirements; makes recommendations to the business to support effective contract negotiation or change contract/supplier

· Reviews existing operations in own area of work and implements innovation processes to generate new ideas and ensure continuous improvements are delivered

· Resolves queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on complex processes and related policies, referring to others where necessary for interpretation of policy

· Contributes to stakeholder engagement through identifying stakeholders, finding out their needs, issues and concerns, and reacting to these by creating and conveying information to promote understanding and commitment

· Supports the local supply chain leadership team in increasing local business knowledge of the sales and operational planning process, including communicating and training colleagues on process and planning best practice

· Develops own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching

· Any other tasks/duties as assigned by line manager from time to time

Job Requirements

· Diploma or Degree in Business, Supply Chain or related qualification.

· Relevant experience in purchasing preferred.

· 1 year experience in Supply or Demand Planning is an advantage.

· Good relational skills, to be able to work in an international environment and to be able to build and keep strong relationships with stakeholders.

· Team player, experience in working in a highly cross-functional organization.

· Sense of urgency, able to work under pressure with tight deadlines.

· Initiative and curiosity, willing to grow and be challenged in a very exciting and fast environment.