The role involves creating an unconstrained 24-month plan at item/location level to meet customer service and operational targets while maximizing stock availability and minimizing obsolescence
Job Summary
The role involves creating an unconstrained 24-month plan at item/location level to meet customer service and operational targets while maximizing stock availability and minimizing obsolescence.
The Raw Material Planner leads production planning processes, reviews supply shortage alerts daily, and develops continuous improvement plans to ensure the right products are available at the right time and place.
The position requires strong collaboration with Market Demand Managers, manufacturing teams, and other stakeholders to ensure robust demand forecasts and effective inventory management.
Matching Summary
The role involves creating an unconstrained 24-month plan at item/location level to meet customer service and operational targets while maximizing stock availability and minimizing obsolescence.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)
Production planning processes
Supply shortage analysis and corrective actions
Advanced Excel and business reporting tools
Demand forecasting and control
Inventory level management
Cross-functional collaboration
Nice-to-have
Continuous improvement mindset
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Problem solving and root cause analysis
Digital fluency
Customer centric thinking
Flexibility and adaptability
Team working and leadership
Key Requirements
University/College degree preferably in economics
Fluency in business English
Experience with DRP and planning systems like Kinaxis Rapid Response
Strong analytical and numeracy skills
Level 3 in Supply Chain and Master Production Scheduling or equivalent
Experience in supply chain planning roles
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks