Planning Assistant Manager
Job Summary
Job Description:
Job Purpose/Overview
This role covers E2E planning integrating demand planning and import supply management. It includes the development of 26-period rolling demand forecasts and the generation of short-term and long-term import purchasing plans for overseas factories. It also involves inventory management import logistics and cross-functional alignment to ensure supply stability forecast accuracy and the achievement of sales and operational targets.
Key Responsibilities
i) Demand Planning (60%)
- Owner to drive accuracy by DC by SKU FCST through incoming 26 Periods
- Periodic run FCST process with Pillars Sales & Marketingteam to generate rolling 26 Periods FCST at by DC SKU level
- Operating / Manage FCST system with mathematic calculation for DRP/MRP
- Publish regular KPI report and continuouslyimproveplanningrelated KPI results
- Make sure the revisit periodic FCST with supply constraint are well communicated and managed
KPI : SFA Bias
ii) Importation Supply Planning 25%
- Facilitate to setup new supply route & develop short/long-term import purchasing plans for overseas factories (Austria France US etc.) based on approved demand forecasts
- Issue weekly purchase orders track PO confirmation adjustment and fulfillment status with factories
- Monitor on-hand & in-transit stock weekly identify SLOB/OOS risks and implement corrective actions
- Regularly attend RMOS meeting & service connection meeting with overseas factories and Regional Supply Chain to resolve supply issues and stabilize service level
KPI : OSDC OTIF
iii) Import Inbound Management (10%)
- Coordinate weekly container loading plans with overseas factories and arrange shipment vessel booking with freight forwarders
- Support customs clearance document preparation and validation between factories and customs agents
IV) Others (5%)
- Support NPD product revamping and new supply route setup with cross-functional teams
- Participate as a SC representative in selected cross-functional objectives / projects for improvement & collaborations
Context and Scope
Key contacts:
- Pillar S&OP Pillar MKT National S&OP
- Local Factory
- Finance team
- Regulatory Affairs
- Region Supply Chain
- Global Forecasting team
- Foreign factory (Austria/France/US) customer service & planning team
Job Specifications/Qualifications
- Minimum 25 years of experience in supply chain preferable in Demand Planning and(or) Import Supply/Inventory Control;
- Excellentconflict management & communication skills;
- Proactive result-oriented able to work under pressure and manage ambiguity;
- Strong analytical logical thinking problem solving and presentationskills;
- Good at Digital Tooling and excellent Microsoft Office with strong skills and understanding of ERP system;
- Good written and oral communication skills in both Mandarin and English;
- Bachelors degree or above in Supply Chain Management Logistics International Trade or related field
Required Experience:
Manager
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