Senior Supply Planner AP

Permanent

Electrolux Group

Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2023 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 134 billion and employed 45,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.

What you'll do:

The Senior Supply Planner for AP will be instrumental in driving supply chain efficiencies by ensuring optimal planning, analysis, and collaboration within the supply chain ecosystem. This role necessitates a combination of analytical prowess, communication skills, and a keen understanding of the AP market dynamics.

In detail, you will: 

Supply Planning & Optimization

• Ensure the creation, alignment, and execution of supply plans that bolster supply efficiency and guarantee product availability to meet the demand requirement

• Conduct in-depth analysis of demand planning, supply planning, and inventory to identify trends and discrepancies

• Handle complex markets in APMEA, ensuring the overall quality of the Supply Plan and the identification of risks and opportunities

• Ensure Master Data quality for accurate supply planning in SAP IBP

• Place orders towards factories and perform the follow-up until goods delivery

• Drive discussions to resolve discrepancies in supply plans and implement solutions

• Anticipate capacity constraints and develop contingency plans to mitigate risks and ensure uninterrupted supply

Inventory Management:

• Monitor and optimize the overall inventory levels at regional distribution centers and hubs of the whole market to ensure efficient turnover, increase service levels and minimize holding costs

• Collaborate with factories and teams in the markets to balance stock levels with demand, ensuring minimal excess and obsolete inventory

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline inventory processes, reduce costs, and improve service levels

Distribution Strategy

• Design and refine distribution routes for timely and cost-effective deliveries

• Coordinate with transportation and warehousing teams to maximize distribution efficiency

Exception Management:

• Devise specialized plans to maintain product flow during supply disruptions, coordinating with associated factories

• Ensure timely communication and resolution of supply chain issues to minimize impact on operations

Factory Collaboration:

• Work closely with internal factories and Cross-BA teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished goods

• Regularly follow-up with factories, ironing out any supply chain wrinkles that may arise

• Collaborate with the team to implement supply and production plans according to the Business S&OP process

Reporting & Collaboration:

• Track and report on key supply chain metrics such as service levels, backorders, inventory turns, and supplier performance

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between supply planning, demand planning, and production planning processes

• Engage in the creation of detailed analyses on Purchase Forecast Accuracy and MUR & MUC for factories

• Analyze the overall KPIs from the market and propose action plan for improvement

• Collaborate with other departments including Purchasing, Logistics, Quality Control, and Production to ensure smooth product transitions

• Regularly communicate supply and distribution performance, risks, and mitigation strategies

Systems & Tools Management:

• Utilize supply planning and optimization tools as SAP IBP to create, manage, and optimize supply plans for product availability

• Stay updated with the latest supply chain technologies and tools that can be leveraged for enhanced planning capabilities

Team Development & Stakeholder Communication:

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior supply planners, fostering their professional growth and development

• Conduct training sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge in centralized supply planning best practices and tools

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders concerning supply and distribution matters

Transition & Evolution:

• Lead the development and implementation of centralized supply planning strategies aligned with overall business objectives

• Lead projects aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency, reducing costs, and improving service levels

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the centralized supply planning team, encouraging innovation, knowledge sharing, and proactive problem-solving

• Regularly request and provide feedback from team members and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Supply Chain / Engineering.

• Professional certification i.e., ASCM (formerly known as APICS) CPIM or CSCP will be another plus point

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning or related role ideally in a sales/manufacturing organization. Appliances industry is a big plus.

• Working knowledge of Finance, Product Line, and sales

• Excellent supply planning and financial planning skills are required which could be leveraged for planning system design

• Great personal organization skills, attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines in the multicultural environment

• Ability to articulate complex concepts clearly (both written and in presentations)

• Ability to work in a fast pace, results-oriented environment under minimal supervision

• Curious nature with the analytical skills needed to independently investigate issues, develop solutions, and articulate the associated business case

• Ability to perform as part of a management team

• Experience working with advanced supply chain planning tools (SAP-IBP, SAP-APO)

• Demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & MS Projects)

• Experience in utilizing (SAP ECC, SAP APO/SAP IBP, SAP BI, Power BI) and should be an Excel advance user

• Language skills: both verbal and written fluency in English is a must. Additional Languages is a plus

Where you'll be: 

You will be based in our Bangkok Office and report to Supply Planning Manager AP.  

Benefits highlights:

• Medical & Life Insurance

• Discounts on Electrolux products and services

• Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment

As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you. 

Find out more: 

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