Supply Planner

Job Description: Position Description
This position is responsible for planning activities through the 1-4 months horizon. This requires analysis, coordination and communication of strategic plans as well as the resolution of issues through collaboration with the business teams.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities
Coordination of production plans with external suppliers for a specified bought in goods portfolio
Optimisation of product supply to meet customer service and working capital/DIO objectives
Execution of product/packaging rollovers, introductions and discontinuations, whilst minimising the risk of redundant materials/products
Management of critical codes and inventory issues
Optimise the use of various planning systems
Support Monthly OBSM process including OBSM Planning projections and liaise with Product Management for write off proposals
Support the Product Change Process ensuring accurate master data maintenance
Support the running and maintaining of key KPI reports

Leadership Competencies / Qualifications
Strong analytical skills
Ability to operate under pressure in a fast-changing environment
Excellent communication skills
A positive, enthusiastic and motivated team player who is able to work with a variety of individuals and cross-functional teams to take initiatives to problem solve.
Strong Excel skills, as well as working knowledge of SAP and APO desirable
CI mindset essential