SR. SUPPLY PLANNER

The main objective for this position will be the plan production, purchase and distribution of Finished Goods with a very high level of understanding trade-offs between service, inventory and costs.
The role requires a comprehensive understanding of existing and future capacity plans/constraints at the manufacturing plant and distribution network, and knowledge of how production capacity can be flexed to meet demand.
Will be the contact point to.
VS supply planning manager for production and distribution plan sign off.
Scheduler for production plan release, adherence to plan, constraints and exceptions.
Logistics for stock transfer plan release, adherence to plan, constraints and exceptions.
Will also ensure supply plan is aligned to service and OWC KPIs.
Lead the implementation of continuous improvements and support projects within supply planning area or cross-areas.
Support VS Planning Manager on MDI/S&OE/IBP processes, stakeholder management and coordination of activities within the team.
Act as back up for the Planning Manger when needed.
Key Activities   Ensure consolidation of independent, dependent and distribution demand at SKU level.
Requirements inventory netting and DRP process management.
Resolve exceptions in accordance with IBP rules.
Distribution plan full horizon / weekly/daily release for Stock Transfer Orders / ICDs depending on the flows.
Inventory plan volume and value projection and warehouse / logistics capacity planning.
Reviews logistics schedule adherence and drives improvement.
Manage demand exceptions with Demand managers/planner, logistics and Supply Planning Manager.
Balance service level (OTIF) and inventory targets (OWC), whilst understanding cost impacts on manufacturing.
Ensure replenishment policies are defined and maintained for all SKUs, considering, shipment restrictions, shipment calendar, etc… including inventory stocking policies, safety stock levels on ERP system.
Inputs to inventory strategy on existing, new and phase-out products.
Manage reduction and prevention of slow and obsolete stock.
Monitor FINI distributed to DCs as contact point to resolve over/under stock position.
Manage and resolve OutOfStock and other exceptions.
Facilitate cross-functional meetings (IBP, S&OE).
Accountable for his scope.
Support/coach other planners acting as process / tool expert.
Take planning manager tasks and act as back-up for the manager when the manager is out of office.
Lead or participate in improvements implementation within the planning scope and participates in cross-functional projects.
Job Requirements   University Education (e.
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Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or other relevant discipline) with Degree or equivalent qualification.
Fluent and able to work in English.
Understanding and sensitivity to different cultural behaviours.
At least 3-year experience in Supply Planning in FMCG, Paint/Coating or similar businesses.
Expert on Supply Planning in SAP, BI and DRP, MPS, MRP processes and parameters.
Experience on IBP processes, Advanced Supply Planning tools.
Experience on creating conceptual and detailed documentation on processes and activities, even user manuals for using Advance Planning Systems.
Experience on coordinating teams and managing stakeholders.
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