Job Description Summary
Location: Argentina #Hybrid
About The Role:
Lead the demand planning team in the efficient and timely supply of finished products for Argentina. Ensure the correct application of policies and procedures related to demand & supply planning, aiming to achieve optimum inventory levels, maximizing customer service level and minimizing write-offs impacts, aligned with global targets. Participate actively in Sales & Business Planning meetings to validate and challenge the sales forecast in order to guarantee the product availability. Prevent loss of sales and maximize the responsiveness to risks and opportunities in the market place.
Job Description
Major Accountabilities:
- SPOC for regional and global stakeholders related to supply planning KPIs for Argentina. Lead the development of the supply plan and purchase order issues. Guarantee good communication with Country Account Manager / Logistic Expert in Basel / Plant Customer Service.
- Provide follow up of all Product Supply shipments to be delivered at country warehouses, from PO Placement until arrival at hand-over point.
- Actively support the S&BP process in the CPO (BD&L, private and institutional markets) seeking for high performance in Forecast Accuracy results by the correct application of Data Analytics.
- Ensure the correct execution of demand & supply planning transactions in the ERP Mainframe (SAP/R3) for the CPO portfolio. Perform the SAP Super User Role of SAP R/3 demand planning and purchasing module.
- Coordinate with the Marketing Franchises, BPA and SFE the planning, supply and distribution of medical samples for direct business portfolio.
- Ensure excellence in the execution of LCM events and Launches in the CPO. Support the inclusion of BD&L businesses. Update and ensure timely update of weekly NOSSCE stock outs report.
- Ensure compliance of NFCM applicable cockpits. Lead the on-time and accurate update of Supply Planning matters with stakeholders in business meetings as MBR, Supply Reviews with BD&L or NVS team, weekly stock outs reviews, Sales Status, AMC (SCM segment), Inventory levels and /WO review, among others to ensure business continuity. Calculate and report Demand & Supply Planning monthly KPI ´s (Inventory Projection, MOC, CSL/SAR, WO projection, WO top offenders, BD&L OTIF, among others).
Minimum Requirements:
- Education University Degree in Business Administration or Engineering (mandatory). MBA Desirable.
- Languages: Fully bilingual (English/Spanish).
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in demand planning, production planning & control, strategic sourcing or supply chain positions/activities.
- Highly skilled in information management tools & ERP systems.
- Functional and Leadership Competencies. Strong operations, production & supply planning skills.
- Strong skills in information management tools. Methodical with strong attention to details.
- ERP transactional Skills (i.e. SAP, AS400, JD Edwards)
Skills Desired
Business Networking, Business Scenario Planning , Change Controls, Continual Improvement Process, Efficiency, Flexibility, General Hse Knowledge, Including Gdp, Inventory Management, Knowledge Of Gmp, Operations, Order Fulfillment, Order Management, Procurement, Product Distribution, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Supply Chain Planning (SCP), Supply Planning
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