Demand planner

JOB PURPOSE

In this role will be responsible for scheduling all the materials needed for manufacturing and distribution according to demand and forecasting processes. He/she will coordinate the replenishment activities of the plant, including planning and monitoring materials stock to ensure product availability, optimal inventory levels, reducing risks of running out of stock and improving overall Supply Chain performances.

He/she will provide support to coordinate and monitor the materials flow (inbound/outbound) to make sure sales orders are properly and timely fulfilled, working closely with Customer Service, Logistics & Warehouse and Procurement to ensure an adequate products supply to the customers.

He/she will provide support to monitor key metrics and run demand/forecast analysis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and summarize demand forecasts using historical data, statistical techniques, sales trends, business plans, service forecasts, sales and marketing forecasts and customer projections as part of the EMEA S&OP process to plan production accordingly


• Analyse and monitor planning parameters, inventory levels of both finished goods and raw materials, manage excess and obsolete inventory


• Maximize service levels and on time delivery performances by ensuring product supply in balance with overall demand and desired inventory levels


• Act as liaisons between Customer Service and Procurement, ensuring proactive communication and information on backorders status and material availability to stakeholders


• Ensure material requirements planning system (MRP) is working properly, information is up to date and resolve any issues as required


• Work closely with Procurement and Production to have orders issued on time and according to company policies


• Weekly and monthly reporting on delivery performance, product availability, defining and taking actions to improve efficiency and performances


• Work towards department KPIs


• If needed support Procurement team in raising purchase orders and/or follow-up on deliveries


• Working in close cooperation with different stakeholders e.g. Procurement, Customer service, Logistics & Warehouse, Global Supply Chain, Regional and Country business

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED FOR POSITION

• Bachelor’s or master’s Degree (Management Engineering, Economics or equivalent)


• Fluent English written and spoken


• Critical thinking, problem solving and analytical approach


• Clear understanding of MRP system


• Gamma enterprise or SAP knowledge would be a plus

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