Executive, Supply Planning

Job Overview: The Supply Planner plays an essential role in the seamless operation of supply chain activities, ensuring that we have the right products in the warehouse for on-time delivery to customers, inventory levels are maintained in a manner that aligns with demand forecasts and business objectives. This position involves a careful balance of analyzing sales trends, monitoring stock levels, and coordinating with stakeholders to optimize inventory turnover and minimize overstock situations.

Responsibilities:

1. Supply Planning, Forecasting & Optimization

• Manage purchase requisitions and purchase order (PO) process ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Handle supplier-related matters including PO status, pricing, allocation, cancellation, and payment coordination.

• Maintain and update delivery schedules to internal teams and purchasing data in SAP system.

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, and input from Sales and key stakeholders.

• Analyze forecast accuracy, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Monitor customer demand fluctuations and adjust forecasts accordingly.

• Track forecast error and bias, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

• Develop and execute monthly and quarterly supply plans aligned with demand forecasts.

• Collaborate with suppliers, procurement, and internal teams: sales, sales admin, service team, engineering team & business leader to ensure timely order fulfillment.

• Monitor supplier capacity, lead times, and delivery schedules to ensure product availability.

• Optimize supply plans to balance service levels, costs, and operational efficiency.

• Establish prioritization and allocation rules for forecasted and non-forecasted demand.

• Ensure achievement of KPIs such as product availability, service level, and forecast accuracy.

2. Inventory Management

• Optimize inventory levels to maintain high service levels while minimizing excess and obsolete stock and lead cross-functional resolution of demand-related issues (e.g., forecast gaps, shortages, excess inventory risks).

• Coordinate with vendors and QA team on quality-related issues.

• Monitor stock availability on a regular basis to prevent stock-outs.

• Utilize SAP or relevant systems for inventory tracking, planning, and reporting.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability and timely replenishment.

3. S&OP Coordination (Sales & Operations Planning)

• Lead and coordinate monthly S&OP meetings with cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Sales Admin, Service Admin, Supply Chain team, etc.).

• Consolidate demand and supply plans to achieve alignment and consensus.

• Prepare reports, and analysis for S&OP review meetings.

• Ensure alignment between demand plans, financial KPIs, and supply capabilities.

• Track execution of agreed plans and ensure adherence to timelines.

4. Risk Mitigation & Analysis

• Identify potential supply chain risks such as supplier delays, demand volatility, and inventory shortages.

• Conduct root cause analysis on forecast variances and supply disruptions.

• Develop and implement contingency plans to mitigate risks and ensure business continuity.

• Proactively recommend strategies to improve forecasting accuracy and reduce operational costs.

5. Reporting

• Prepare regular reports and dashboards on demand, supply, and inventory performance.

• Track KPIs and provide insights for decision-making and process improvements.

• Drive process improvement initiatives across planning and supply chain activities.

• Ngày làm việc: T2 - T6 • Giờ làm việc: 08:30 - 18:00 • Cấp bậc: Có kinh nghiệm • Loại công việc: Toàn thời gian