DEMAND AND SUPPLY PLANNING MANAGER

Job Description

The main responsibilities include:

· Oversees, directs and coordinates the overall planning activities within the Planning Department, ensuring an achievable rolling production plan whilst optimizing plan utilization;

· Coordinates and supports the demand based on the production plan in liaison at cross cross-functional level to maximize efficiency and customer requirements;

· Collaborate closely at a multi-disciplinary level including Operations – to ensure that the production schedule effectively supports the efficient operation of the site and delivers against budgets; Procurement – to ensure raw material and component planning is optimized; MS&T – to ensure a thorough understanding and comprehensive planning of any new product launches; and Customer Service to ensure on-time delivery;

· Provide short and long-term demand forecasts and analysis with the responsibility for the demand planning and execution of existing and new product introductions;

· Responsible for key metrics including but not limited to OTD, OTIF, inventory, forecast accuracy and stock management;

· Lead, support, and enhance the development of the team through proper segregation of accountabilities and talent management opportunities.

The ideal candidate must possess:

· A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field;

· Previous proven relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or FMCG industry, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience;

· Proficient in planning and ERP systems, preferably in SAP;

· Demonstrated material-related analytical skills such as setting up a forecast, data analysis, fit gap analysis and report presentation skills;

· Effective interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of the organization;

· Agile and able to adapt to changing requirements and implement actions to meet business demands.