Permanent
Job DescriptionWhat you'll do:
The Supply Planner for APMEA will play an instrumental role in ensuring the efficient flow of products throughout APMEA markets. This position requires a strategic mind focused on optimizing supply and distribution networks, ensuring timely product availability, and enhancing cost and service efficiencies across the supply chain.
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
Ensure Master Data quality for accurate supply planning in SAP IBP
Deep dive into various sources of data, including demand planning, supply planning, and inventory to understand variances and detect possible gaps
Place orders towards factories and perform the follow-up until goods delivery
Analyze discrepancies in supply plans, drive discussions, and seek solutions to mitigate impacts
Anticipate capacity constraints and develop contingency plans to mitigate risks and ensure uninterrupted supply
Inventory Management:
Monitor and optimize inventory levels at regional distribution centers and hubs to ensure efficient inventory turnover and reduced holding costs
Collaborate with factories and teams in the markets to balance stock levels with demand, ensuring minimal excess and obsolete inventory
Drive initiatives focused on continuous improvement to streamline inventory, reduce costs, and enhance 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-Based Planning:
In situations with supply hiccups, devise specialized plans to maintain product flow, liaising with all associated factories
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 in-depth analyses concerning Purchase Forecast Accuracy and MUR & MUC for factories
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders concerning supply and distribution matters
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:
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
Transition & Evolution:
As the company gravitates towards centralized planning, play an integral role in the holistic planning process for all sales facets
Regularly request and provide feedback from team members and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement
Qualifications:
University Degree in Supply Chain or 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
Is curious and has 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 the Office (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & MS Projects)
Skills in Power BI. Advanced Excel user.
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.
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:
https://www.electroluxgroup.com/en/
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What We Do
Electrolux 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 brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell approximately 60 million household products in approximately 120 markets every year. In 2020 Electrolux had sales of SEK 116 billion and employed 48,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.
