Manager - Global Plan Analytics Specialist - Supply Chain

Candidate will be responsible for the delivery of business analytics and insights that drive the supply chain planning processes across Demand Planning, Inventory, Service and S&OP processes. The role is responsible for improving performance levels (within / across regions), by leading / bringing business insights, highlighting opportunities / potential risks through application of advanced analytical techniques. Drive the culture of enabling transfer of best practices. The improvements could be (& not limited to) in the areas of Demand Planning, Service, S&OP processes. Participate in regional supply chain projects / Global meets, to provide analytical insights.

Job Responsibility-

1. Supply Chain KPI Management-

a. Lead the discussions and business insights, with SC KPI dashboard

b. Facilitate collation of business causal factors impacting franchise KPI in the region

c. Lead continuous improvements through transfer of Best Practices cross regions, PoC etc

2. Integrated Planning-

a. Good knowledge of statistical process control methods/techniques/tools (Root cause techniques, SAS/Minitab, DMAIC, APO, etc.)

b. Works closely with country supply chain to improve forecast accuracy level in the franchise (country/regional level)

c. Outstanding - hands-on- knowledge on tools such as Excel, Access, VBA. Knowledge of Machine Learning, and such advanced concepts would be strong advantage.

d. Manage franchise level S&OP process to drive business decisions at a local as well regional level

e. Work closely with cross functional teams to reduce waste/cost in supply chain processes, through improved:

f. Demand planning

g. Inventory management

h. Supply visibility

i. Led Supply Chain subjects such as Inv Entitlement (computing / implementing), S&OP meets, Supply Planning, Projects, Logistics.

3. Self-Development:

a. High level of knowledge in product and market related areas; abreast of current developments and trends within Supply Chain and Information Systems.

b. Keep up to date on relevant Supply Chain technology and process trends amongst key customers and competitors for the franchise

c. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of relevant franchise products

d. Continue to progress understanding and application of Process Excellence tools