DirecciónMajor Responsibilities
Demand Planning & Forecasting
- Lead monthly S&OP review meetings and challenge the assumptions and numbers provided in the analysis in order to solicit functional knowledge to improve forecast accuracy
- Submit periodic Net Requirement Forecast through SAP, based on cross-functional discussions, analyses on sales forecast, new product launches, phase-In/out schedule, etc.
- Work closing with sales and marketing teams, regulatory, global planning, and local supply chain team striving to provide and accurate demand signal
Supply Planning
- Review and manage STOs generated by system. Minimize manual process
- Place manual STOs when required
- Follow up and expedite shipment with distribution centers/ factories/ suppliers
- Determine and maintain SNP parameters in SNP
Inventory Planning and Control
- Drive phase-in/ out processes for assigned product lines.
- Communicate implementation plans (and relevant changes) to geographies consistent with marketing & integrated business plans
- Ensure inventory policies & LBE targets are met by working closely with commercial, marketing and finance team to create appropriate inventory control
- Monitor safety stock and reorder points without hampering the customer service levels
- Monitor and reduce scrap
- Monitor DOH and drive DOH reduction
- Monitor backorder and Line Fill Rate
- Contribute to phase-in/phase-out processes for assigned product lines. Communicate implementation plans (and relevant changes) to geographies consistent with Marketing & integrated business plans
- Coordinate inventory allocation and/or transfer during times of supply constrain or in excess
Reporting
- Create reports on sales/demand forecast accuracy, run-rate, inventory, short UBD, expiry etc.
- Maintain forecasts and planning factors in demand planning system
Continuous Improvement
- Execute continuous improvement of forecasting process while maintaining costs and scrap rate at appropriate level
- Drive inventory optimization and DOH for cost saving
- Provide trainings to team members to enhance quality of work
Minimum Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Background:
- 1-5 years of working experience in similar roles
