Specification
Coordinate with MRM Planning Manager and implement robust S&OP and Planning process
Coordinating with sales and production departments on demand, production, material requirements and constraints as well as customer order fulfilment plans
Effective co-ordination with Sales team for getting accurate forecast and ensure the availability of their material by coordinating with
Production & Procurement function.
Support the MRM Planning Manager in Sales and Operations Planning meetings, finding optimal solutions to potentially conflicting priorities of Sales and Production departments and keeping all stakeholders informed on progress against agreed plans
Liaise with department managers throughout the BU to ascertain actual inventories and constraints as well as future goods flows of each department, so as to assure that planning outputs are accurate, realistic and relevant at all times.
Align and develop S&OP Plan with BPP objectives and Sales forecast volumes.
Expand the S&OP process to include tactical planning at least for quarter period
Support the planning of introduction of New Products from successful launch until product retirement
Manage and plan minimum stock balances to ensure supplier lead times and stock holding policies are maintained to avoid any stock outs.
Reconcile Safety Stock policy for Make to Stock or Kanban items and avoid loss of sales if any.
Ensure MRP system is working in line with the Sales volumes and re-order point to avoid any stock out situation.
Adherence to production plan is tracked and monitor improvements.
Month to month stability in plan and measure Forecast accuracy.
Clearly communicate constraints that will effect customer delivery dates.
Establish a well-maintained Master Data system and develop & implement technological solution to translates demand inputs to supply.
Adhere to Company standards and policies in addition to all regulatory requirements
Support and implement Company initiatives to achieve performance, quality and safety metrics
Contribute to periodic departmental and company planning and budgeting cycles including the annual Business Plan Process (BPP)
Select, evaluate and develop department employees, following general HR policies
Evaluate the training needs of all staff reporting to the position and ensure appropriate plans are in place
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain.
Certified courses in Supply Chain.
Member of IIMM / IFPSM / CIPS / APICS body.
Work experience of 5 years in similar role with 10+ years in ERP based Supply Chain
Preferred industry – Manufacturing, FMCG
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