Job Openings Demand and Supply Lead

About the job Demand and Supply Lead

Job Details:

  • Leading the SEA subregion's supply and demand planning efforts, this position makes sure the company meets all agreed-upon customer service goals at the lowest feasible operating cost by optimising stock levels. Its main objective is to leverage efficient, data-driven analytics to offer guidance and suggestions to internal and external partners in the supply chain
  • Oversees the SEA subregion's demand planning process and creates the subregion's aggregated demand plan.
  • Establishes suitable planning categories for the diverse range of SKUs in the portfolio; establishes and executes the fundamental toolbox for demand modelling; educates and mentors peers in the use of core approach, guaranteeing consistency in methodology
  • Produces relevant trend analysis, insights, and business recommendations on a regular basis, incorporating these into the operational planning and local sales process to promote maximum availability
  • Displays information about demands to various internal and external stakeholders, such as internal and partners in third-party manufacturing
  • Specifies how internal and external third-party suppliers to a major region should be planned for in terms of supply; chooses the best modelling and planning methodology and toolbox; educates supply planners in the where to utilise and understand these instruments
  • Regularly and promptly assesses risks related to demand and supply planning; finds, effectively and suitably controls and reduces business risk associated to demand
  • Oversees the daily distribution of pertinent data to pertinent suppliers (internal) and the S&OP process. and a third party
  • Keeps track of, evaluates, and draws attention to any performance gaps in a portfolio of suppliers; makes recommendations enhancements made by suppliers to better satisfy demand requirements; offers suggestions to the company to encourage successful contract negotiations or alter the supplier or contract
  • Oversees the regional S&OP process, keeping an eye on and adjusting sourcing and production schedules to maximise supply and manufacture of materials
  • Gathers and examines the primary cost-causing factors, market conditions and concerns, innovative and alternative providers for the supply chain
  • Evaluates current activities in one's own field of expertise and use innovative techniques to produce fresh concepts and guarantee that ongoing enhancements are provided
  • Answers questions from clients or vendors, both internal and external, by giving details on complicated procedures and associated policies, citing others as needed to interpret policy
  • Supports the involvement of stakeholders by identifying them, learning about their requirements, concerns, and issues, and responding to them by disseminating information to foster comprehension and dedication
  • Identifies the team's individual growth needs using a formal development framework; plans and puts plans into action to increase their capabilities; offers others guidance or coaching during the organisation in one's speciality to help others reach their full potential and achieve better
  • Any other responsibilities or tasks that the line manager may occasionally assign

Requirements:

  • A bachelor's degree in business, engineering, logistics, supply chain management, or a similar discipline
  • At least three years of experience in the role of supply planning
  • Excellent leadership qualities and the capacity to adjust to changes in a hectic setting
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities to build strong bonds with both internal and external parties involved
  • Preferred are advanced MS Excel and any further MRP system features.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities as well as the capacity for independent work
  • The ability to prioritise and balance tasks through effective planning and organisation