Supply Planner

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Bangalore Kar, IN

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Supply Planner will be responsible in Finished Goods planning for assigned business portfolio to achieve target service level within inventory and cost objectives. He/ she will be part of a high-performance team driving growth in the country and region through competency and capabilities of Supply Chain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Determine the replenishment needs based on demand forecasts and execute timely purchases to the plan
• Define planning parameters, maintain master data in system and manage supply variabilities
• Identify and resolve supply exceptions by expediting purchase orders, re-allocating existing inventory and establishing safety stock parameters
• Work closely with imports, warehouse and customer service to ensure target order fill rates are being met for daily customer orders
• Work closely with Demand Planners and Manufacturing team to resolve demand & supply related constraints
• Monitor receipts and transfers ensuring timely delivery and availability of product as well as in accordance with inventory plan
• Ensure aligned inventory strategies are incorporated into updated supply plans
• Proactively communicate supply status and potential risks while leading issue resolution to ensure supply continuity
• Conduct root cause analysis of KPI and identify/drive improvement plans
• Drive OTIF, Back Order, Finished Goods Inventory and Obsolescence metrics
• Drive and active participations in S&OP and New product launch.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills, meticulous with strong eye for business and customer focus
• Strong sense of urgency to resolve issues
• Able to work efficiently under pressure and multi-tasks
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability and problem-solving skills in an ambiguous and dynamic environment
• Team player with excellent communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred knowledge of LLS methodologies
• SAP system skills