Manager - Demand & Supply Planning - Medical/Healthcare

Demand Supply Planning Manager

JOB SUMMARY :

- This position leads, develops, implements and continuously improves a best-in-class demand and supply planning organization for the country.

- Overall responsibilities include managing projects and activities relating to demand forecasting, new product launches, product line transfers, end of life (EOL) product life cycle planning, purchasing and inventory management. Also, monitoring the performance and training needs of the team and fulfilling the team aspiration and on job training requirement.

- Required Experience 5+ Years of experience in SAP APO- DP Module, SNP Module

- Team Management Experience mandatory.

- Candidates only from Medical devices background can apply

- This position reports to 5. Reporting to : Head of Supply Chain, India, SEA & S. Korea

- Areas to be covered ; India, Subcontinent, South East Asia

RESPONSIBILITIES to be covered :

- Fully responsible for the demand and supply planning in the country

- Provide leadership and partner with key stake holders within the supply chain teams to drive process improvement and meet business demands in some or all of the following functions: new product launches, product line transfers, end of life (EOL) product life cycle planning, purchasing, and inventory management

- Redefines systems, processes and organizational structures in order to maximize forecast accuracy and financial savings

- Develop strategies for improving operation efficiencies while improving service levels and optimizing inventory levels as well as operation costs

- Cooperate with local management for all initiatives implementation in the country

- Collaborate with other functions such as sales/marketing, finance, RA/QA and IT to intergrade business process and develop solutions

- Prepare inventory, scrap, operations cost forecasts and budget recommendations for management

- Participate in teams, committees, events and training which improves the organization

OTHER FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES :

- This role is expected to supervise a team of specialist level employees

- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the country. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws

- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; conducting performance appraisals; evaluating and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

- Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Ability to lead small team. Project management capabilities

- Ability to prioritize and multi-task, proactive and self-motivated. Attention to detail. Meet deadlines under pressure

- Handle and process customer complaints in timely manner and according to Abbott policy and requirement

- Ensure applicable SOP of Abbott executed

- Prepare for Audits, Compliances & SOX, etc., Documentation