Head of Planning

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Kyiv, Gorod-Geroy Kiyev
In-Office
Senior level
Security • Appliances • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead the planning process across manufacturing and supply chain, develop forecasts, manage inventory, and align customer service with business objectives.
Summary Generated by Built In
Ajax Systems is an international technology company and Europe’s largest developer and manufacturer of security systems with smart home capabilities. Ajax products are part of an ecosystem with more than 180 devices. Our technologies protect premises from burglary, fire, or water leaking, and allow control of home appliances.
Today Ajax operates in 187 countries and protects more than 2.5 million users. A large professional team is driving the success and ambitions of our company. Ajax Systems has more than 4100 employees and continues to scale.

About The Role
As the key link between manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams for be in line with company service level expectation.  You’ll lead cross-functional planning (demand and long term production plan plus customer service). You’ll guide your team to continuously improve plan accuracy, capacity alignment, and supply chain performance.

Key requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field;
  • Minimum of 5  to 7 years of experience in supply chain,  planning, preferably in manufacture company;
  • Proven track record in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and customer service;
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in ERP and planning systems;
  • Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills;
  • Advanced in English.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage demand forecasts in collaboration with the sales teams;
  • Develop and manage production plan (long, middle and short terms) forecasts in collaboration with the supply  and production teams.
  • Lead the sales & operations planning process to align inventory planning with business objectives.
  • Lead customer service for clients in line with service level agreements;
  • Ensure optimal stock levels at the warehouse to meet service level targets while minimizing excess inventory.
  • Strategic Planning:Designing and implementing strategies for network planning, inventory optimization, and demand fulfillment across the entire supply chain. 
  • Forecasting & Analysis:Utilizing data and planning tools to forecast demand, monitor performance using KPIs, and identify areas for improvement. 
  • Inventory Management:Overseeing inventory levels to ensure product availability while controlling costs and minimizing waste. 
  • Risk Management:Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks through scenario planning and developing robust contingency plans. 
  • Stakeholder Communication:Communicating effectively with internal teams, senior management, and external partners to align on objectives and address issues.

What we could offer:

  • Official employment with Diya City including ordering for mobilization.
  • Paid sick leaves.
  • 18 working days of vocations annually.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Free English courses to further enhance your language skills.
  • Reimbursement of professional training.
  • An Ajax security system kit, allowing you to experience the benefits of our state-of-the-art products first-hand.

Ajax Systems is a Ukrainian success story, a place of incredible strength and energy.

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The Company
Kyiv City, Kyiv
1,499 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

The largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe. Designed and developed in Ukraine

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