Supply Chain Planner - Senior

Job Summary:
To plan and maintain daily supply chain operations for critical suppliers or customers in materials, production, inventory, logistics, customer service, demand management, or order fulfillment. Ensures internal and external customers' expectations and requirements are met. Achieving and continuously improving customer service levels, and/or manage inventory levels and targets, and managing supply and demand within the Supply Chain.

Key Responsibilities:
Ensures internal and external customers' expectations and requirements are met. Manage the daily operational processes for a critical segment of the supply chain. Eliminate potential supply chain failures as part of the daily planning process. Champion preventive practices to eliminate expediting to supply chain leadership as appropriate to prevent problems. Lead cross functional stakeholders to develop and implement short and mid-term tactical improvements Complies with communication plans and processes to ensure stakeholders’ needs are met. Leverage common processes tools, and information systems Approve system strategies and advise on changes to planning systems parameters as required. Analyze and interpret KPIs to identify areas for improvement and action plans. Lead Six Sigma and functional process improvement teams. Liaise with functional stakeholders to mitigate mid-term supplier or customer constraints. Mentor and coach supply chain planners. Ensure common processes are being utilized and internal controls are in place

Objectives

- Efficiently and effectively manage the end-to-end Supply Chain Operation, from procurement and production, Order Management & Customer Service, Packaging to distribution and logistics.

- To create a well-coordinated, agile, and responsive supply chain that meets customer needs, maximizes efficiency, minimizing disruptions and contributes to the overall success and profitability of the organization.

- To bring contribution mindset and ensure to set-up the right systems and procedures and align the TEAM for sustainable growth.

- Develop and implement a strategic vision for the supply chain that aligns with the organization’s overall goals.

- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

- Demand and Supply Planning- Collaborate with global teams to understand/track demand fluctuations and adjust supply strategies accordingly.

- Develop strategic partnerships with key suppliers, and other external partners to strengthen the supply chain network and enhance overall performance.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, sales, marketing, ME, Project Management and finance, to align supply chain activities with overall business vision.

- Optimize warehousing, transportation, and distribution networks to reduce costs and increase efficiency.

- Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the supply chain function.

- Implement effective inventory control strategies to minimize stockouts and overstock situations.

- Develop and maintain contingency plans to address disruptions and unforeseen challenges.

- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to achieve financial goals.

- Participate in existing and new product planning processes to support product launches.

- Continue to move the business to a scalable platform that is effective and efficient and creates a long-term competitive advantage through enhancing the Export business and create a strong pipeline and back-up strategy.

- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, especially those related to SEZ Import-Export trade and transportation.

- Evaluate and implement relevant technologies and systems to enhance supply chain visibility, efficiency, and accuracy.