Supply Planner

Reporting to Supply Chain Manager (SCM) you will be responsible for:

As a Supply Planner within the Purchasing Management department, your primary responsibility will be to manage the full process of stock replenishment from suppliers in order to meet the company's goals. This will involve coordinating with suppliers, forecasting demand, managing stock levels, and implementing inventory control measures to prevent stockouts or overstock situations. Additionally, you will play a key role in leading the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to finalize the monthly purchasing budget, ensuring accurate demand forecasting and optimization of inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Stock Replenishment Management:

- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.

- Forecast demand based on historical sales data, market trends, and customer insights.

- Manage stock levels to optimize inventory turnover and prevent stockouts or overstock situations.

- Implement inventory control measures to maintain healthy inventory levels.

2. S&OP and Demand Forecasting:

- Support the Commercial Operations Manager (COM) in analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and customer insights.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to finalize the monthly purchasing budget.

- Optimize inventory levels based on demand forecasts to ensure availability of the right products at the right time.

- Plan promotions or product launches in alignment with demand forecasts.

3. Invoice Processing and Financial Collaboration:

- Work closely with the Finance department to process and pay invoices from suppliers.

- Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate cost tracking and budget adherence.

4. Inventory Optimization:

- Implement strategies to optimize inventory turnover and reduce holding costs.

- Establish safety stock levels and optimize reorder points and quantities.

- Monitor inventory health metrics such as Available-to-Promise (ATP), Days of Inventory (DOI), and Slow-Moving and Obsolete (SLOB) items.

5. Supplier Performance Management:

- Track key performance metrics, including on-time delivery, quality performance, and responsiveness.

- Work closely with suppliers to address any performance issues and drive continuous improvement.

- Build strong partnerships with suppliers to ensure a reliable and efficient supply chain.

6. Value-Added Service to Brands:

- Provide supply chain solutions to brands, including demand planning and auto-replenishment.

- Collaborate with brands to understand their specific requirements and develop customized supply chain solutions.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

- Proven experience in supply planning, purchasing, or related roles within a fast-paced environment with at least 3 years experience

- Strong analytical and forecasting skills.

- Proficiency in inventory management techniques and tools.

- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

- Knowledge of supplier performance management practices.

- Familiarity with financial processes related to purchasing and inventory management.

- Experience in optimizing supply chain solutions is a plus.