Our client is a Australian leader in the FMCG industry.
About The Role
- Ensuring timely review & alignment of supply plan across all SKUs based on demand forecast for both short term & long term with focus on 2 weeks out with an aim to achieve operational and commercial targets.
- Resolving any exceptions (stock / supply / demand) that cannot be resolved by Production & Inventory Planner and require resolution from Planning manager (weekly plan and 13-week plan with focus on 2 weeks out).
- Collaborate with key stakeholders (Supply, Demand, Production & Sales) to create the best in practice supply planning process.
- Ensure weekly demand & supply balance, Supply review & other business critical collaborations are managed & completed in order to achieve optimal outcomes for operational & commercial team.
- Ensure successful execution of seasonal events (Christmas, Easter), detail supply review around NPD launch & work collaboratively with broader planning team to deliver in full on time (DIFOT).
- Flag potential deleted products to all relevant stakeholder in a timely manner to reduce waste.
- Strong business acumen & commercially driven S&OE planning experiences (preferably in FMCG).
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Business Central/Microsoft Dynamics experience & Innova is a plus).
- Solid understanding of Master Production Schedule (MPS) concept
- Integral member of a customer focused service delivery team.
- Strategic thinker - able to think both short term & long-term horizon and provide creative plans and recommendations.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills and comfortable presenting to a cross-functional group of senior business leaders.
- Strong communicator with high level of interpersonal and stakeholder management skills Familiarity with livestock supply chains and related variables.
- Strong strategic agility with proven process disciplines and decision making.
- Experienced in various business improvements project methodologies and execution & delivery of those projects on a timely manner.
To apply online, please click on the apply function. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Julia Liow on 0426 201 406 or jliow@sharpandcarter.com.au
