Manager, Regional Planning Lead

Description - External

Why Ansell

At Ansell by staying two steps ahead of workplace risk we aim to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance peoples quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves clothing and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive in industrial medical and consumer applications.

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Ansell is looking for a Regional Planner for Assigned Sub-Region(s)/Category(s) to join our team in Region

In this position you will ensure regional customer service targets are consistently met while inventory remains within budget. You will own the Regional Planning agenda for your assigned portfolio create a rolling 18month integrated set of forecasts (demand shipment constrained revenue recognition and inventory plans) and act as a key contributor to Integrated Business Planning (IBP). You will translate regional demand into the global rollup track changes through IBP and drive KPI attainment (e.g. OTIF forecast accuracy & bias inventory turns excess & obsolete) while serving as a Global Supply Chain ambassador across the region.

What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer

Competitive compensation including a performance-based annual incentive

Flexible and hybrid schedule

A culture of belonging and inclusion where collaboration thrives and everyone feels seen heard and empowered - across our global community

Ansell University programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills

Opportunities to advance and grow within the company

What your role will be

Regional Planning & IBP Leadership

• Drive the endtoend Regional Planning process ensuring disciplined inputs data flow and stakeholder alignment to meet customer service targets.
• Lead Demand Review signoff NPD and Opportunities sessions with Sales and Marketing; leverage sales forecasts opportunities supply committed plans and POS data.
• Provide demand input for the annual product sales plan as part of the budgeting cycle.
• Track plan changes and accuracy; continuously improve information flow bridge analyses and rootcause transparency.
• Create content for and actively participate in IBP meetings; translate regional demand to the global rollup to ensure alignment across Ansell.
• Guide commercial teams on onboarding new opportunities and collaborate with 4PL partners to plan future orders and inventory (CFPR).

Inventory Optimization & Allocation Management

• Optimize regional inventory to balance service and cost within budget targets; manage inventory position across assigned products/regions.
• Prevent E&O through proactive avoidance of new excess and depletion of existing E&O.
• Initiate fasttrack shipments (air/courier) where needed to resolve back orders with strict cost control.
• Provide product availability leadtime responses and intraregion allocation guidance to commercial stakeholders.
• Proactively communicate shortages and recovery plans including root cause and corrective actions using CBO OTIF (external & internal) STP and other relevant reports.

Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the key point of contact for regional stakeholders: Customer Service Marketing Sales Warehouse & Logistics Quality & Procurement Master Data Management (MDM) and Finance.
• Operate effectively within a global matrix; connect with L3 SBU via demand/supply reviews.
• Partner with Global Supply on new business and endoflife transitions beyond standard EOL descriptions.
• Be a change agent drive continuous improvement in processes tools and ways of working.

Decision Support Forecast Ownership & Long-Range Planning

• Consolidate the regional demand forecast across portfolios; deliver clear storytelling on monthovermonth variances during IBP.
• Collaborate closely with the Commercial VP and Finance Lead to align forecasts and accelerate gapclosing actions.
• Own and maintain the Committed Plan in partnership with the CoE Planning team.
• Take ownership of the >18month forecasting horizon with the IBP team ensuring alignment to commercial plans and the LRP.

Issue Resolution & Execution Excellence

• Resolve complex issues in a highgrowth environment with urgency and rigor.
• Contribute to product rationalization (phasein/phaseout) from a demand planning and regional execution perspective.
• Perform any additional activities as requested by Regional Planning Leadership.

What will you bring to Ansell

KEY POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education
Bachelors degree in a business-related field
Masters degree or MBA preferred

Job Experience
5 - 8 years supply chain experience in a best practice dynamic FMCG / Healthcare / Pharmaceutical company.
Experience developing business and strategic plans
Experience working in a global matrix organization preferred
E2E planning experience beyond Demand / S&OP / Inventory Planning in a regional / global scope

Knowledge and Skills
Fluent in written and spoken English; fluency in additional languages preferred
Computer literacy (Word Excel PowerPoint ERP systems statistical forecasting tools)
Business acumen: Commercial orientation to understand business needs and solve critical problems. Business partnering and influencing cross-functional stakeholders to ensure supply chain has a seat at the table.
Excellence in process execution.

Personal Skills
Natural people leader teamwork and collaboration networker and motivator
Strategic & analytical thinking
Problem solving and decision making
Change Agent
Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills both verbal and written
Results/action orientation responsible and proactive strong sense of urgency
Resilient Stress resistant High adaptability
Internal and external customer service orientation
Cultural awareness and sensitivity ability to comfortably operate in a dynamic multicultural environment
Hands on Self-driven and result oriented
Autonomous
Organized and process oriented

Strong alignment with Ansell Values:

Whatever you do take PRIDE:

Passion

Reliable

Integrity

Deliver

Empowerment

Join us to lead the world to a safer future apply today! Please submit your resume in English.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ansell commits to securing an equal opportunity recruitment and selection process. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment regardless of age sex gender identity sexual orientation race color ethnic origin religion disability genetic information or any other factors that could be deemed discriminatory.

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Ansells vision is about creating safe spaces where diverse perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. It is our view that togetherness prevails over individuality.

When we say that everyone deserves to belong feel included and empowered at work its not just words. Rather its what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community its what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride and its also what differentiates Ansell. We believe everyone no matter how that person self-identifies deserves an opportunity to achieve success.

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