Title:  Manager, Central Planning Excellence

Job Summary

The Manager, Central Planning Excellence is adept at navigating complex challenges and making data-driven decisions. This pivotal role is instrumental in enhancing CFR/OTIF and S&OP expertise across markets, underscoring our commitment to promoting efficiency and innovation throughout the SCM operations.

This role is entrusted with the responsibility of leading and optimizing planning processes, spearheading data analysis, and ensuring stringent process governance. This role necessitates a strategic thinker possessing robust analytical skills, sound business acumen, and an in-depth understanding of SCM and S&OP.

The manager is tasked with streamlining central planning processes, bolstering decision-making capabilities, conducting comprehensive data analysis, and ensuring seamless coordination across the supply chain and commercial teams. This role is integral to driving operational excellence and strategic alignment within the organization.

General Responsibilities

• Central Planning: Streamline central planning processes to enhance decision-making and ensure efficient coordination across the supply chain and commercial teams.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME): As an SME with in-depth knowledge of SCM process, S&OP Demand Forecasting, Supply Planning and Inventory optimization. Apply business acumen and ABCXYZ analysis to understand market trends, customer needs, and business strategies.
• Planning Excellence: Establish, improve & sustain planning excellence in collaboration with all stakeholders. Develop and implement best-in-class planning processes and strategy to ensure efficient and effective operations. Optimizing inventory planning, crafting a comprehensive S&OP strategy and a roadmap for global SCM. Develop inventory strategy for finished goods as per business strategy and company target.
• Supply Chain and S&OP: Leverage strong knowledge of Supply Chain and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to drive strategic planning initiatives. Drive the S&OP process improvement by leading the implementation of process change and system development across the region.
• Data Analysis: Conduct thorough data analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Perform deep dive data analysis to support decision-making.
• KPI Improvement: Drive the improvement of key performance indicators (KPIs) to achieve organizational goals.
• Process Optimization: Lead initiatives to optimize processes, reduce waste/write off and enhance productivity.
• Service Level Enhancement: Enhance CFR (Case Fill Rate) and OTIF (On-Time In-Full) service levels to meet customer expectations.
• Process and Data Governance: Ensure adherence to established processes and standards and implement governance frameworks. Oversee logics in used, data quality, reliability and consistency within the KPI dashboards.
• Performance Optimization: Safeguarding the performance of Power BI dashboards and reporting, ensuring they provide accurate and actionable insights. Partnering with the CSSC (IT) and Group SCM/BU teams to implement planning tools and create Power BI dashboards.

Functional Skills and Knowledge

• Possess in depth/broad background with more than 10 years of experience in the specialized field of Central Of Excellence (CoE), IBP/S&OP process and deployment, with a particular focus on multi-echelon planning, demand management, statistical forecasting, supply planning, inventory optimization and process enhancement.
• Preferably with at least 5 years’ experience in managing various stakeholders.
• Possess relevant industry background, preferable experience in FMCG, Healthcare or related sectors.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in managing the complexities of Global Supply Chains.
• A Data Storyteller, with strong data analytics skills.
• Supply chain management skills including Demand Forecasting, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Operational and Technical proficiency.
• Short-long-term Strategic Planning and Systems Thinking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resourceful and Creative Thinking/ Problem-Solving Skills.
• Customer-Oriented Approach.
• Familiarity with Demand Forecast and Supply Planning software, data analytics tools, and emerging technologies is advantageous.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner.
• Strong ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
• Enabling Technology-Understanding and leveraging technology to enhance supply chain processes.
• Work-based Skills: SAP, Advanced Excel, Business Intelligence, SAP APO/IBP, Power BI, and Demand Supply Planning tool will be an advantage.

Education

Relevant degrees such as Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mathematics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related fields.

Advanced degree or relevant certifications and knowledge of Microsoft Power BI are advantageous.

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