Global Supply Planner - Personal Care

Strategy

Co-define and jointly execute the supply planning strategy under the supervision of the materials manager while actively validating supplier capacities & constraints in line with projected business plans.

Process Control

- Actively participate and provide inputs in the pre-S&OP meetings to inform business decisions for the CU.

- Prepare monthly import/purchase plans and communicate in a timely manner to the Hubs/PCs.

- Consolidate net demands from East Africa export countries and upload to them to the NDF booklet in a timely manner.

- Liaise with Hubs/PCs to confirm availability of firmed orders and communicate in time to the business and export distributors.

- Manage the stock holding for finished goods within the targeted DIH values.

- Actively manage and communicate the phase out phase in process to the entire team. Communicate GTIN changes that may necessitate product re-listing and strive to achieve minimal left over write off costs.

- Manage the import documentation process and ensure all required documents are provided to the relevant authorities in good time.

- Track and provide on a monthly SIT stock status to supply chain controlling.

Customer Service

- Identify and communicate any supply bottle necks three months prior & actively provide alternative solutions.

- Ensure constant communication with Hubs, 3PMs and source PCs.

- Actively communicate and provide documentation to the warehouse, LSP and QA on expected deliveries prior to their arrival.

- Actively communicate and provide documentation to the warehouse, LSP and QA on expected deliveries prior to their arrival.