Supply Planner

Job Description

Stock Replenishment Management:

• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.
• Forecast demand based on historical sales data, market trends, and customer insights.
• Manage stock levels to optimize inventory turnover and prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
• Implement inventory control measures to maintain healthy inventory levels.

S&OP and Demand Forecasting:

• Support the Commercial Operations Manager (COM) in analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and customer insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to finalize the monthly purchasing budget.
• Optimize inventory levels based on demand forecasts to ensure availability of the right products at the right time.
• Plan promotions or product launches in alignment with demand forecasts.

Invoice Processing and Financial Collaboration:

• Work closely with the Finance department to process and pay invoices from suppliers.
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate cost tracking and budget adherence.

Inventory Optimization:

• Implement strategies to optimize inventory turnover and reduce holding costs.
• Establish safety stock levels and optimize reorder points and quantities.
• Monitor inventory health metrics such as Available-to-Promise (ATP), Days of Inventory (DOI), and Slow-Moving and Obsolete (SLOB) items.

Supplier Performance Management:

• Track key performance metrics, including on-time delivery, quality performance, and responsiveness.
• Work closely with suppliers to address any performance issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers to ensure a reliable and efficient supply chain.

Value-Added Service to Brands:

• Provide supply chain solutions to brands, including demand planning and auto-replenishment.
• Collaborate with brands to understand their specific requirements and develop customized supply chain solutions.