Supply Planner (Marine)

Job Description:

• Creates and provides a continuous supply plan for a sizable area that can be used by both internal and external third-party providers, adhering to the proper planning and modelling methodology and toolkit.
• Creates, executes, and assesses supply strategy simulations to determine and suggest the optimal stocking plan to satisfy client needs while staying within inventory goals
• In collaboration with the Operations Manager and Head of Sales, develops, runs, and assesses the demand (forecast) for top-ranked items to guarantee that the proper stock is kept in the proper area to satisfy consumer needs
• Regularly and promptly shares pertinent information with the sales and operational performance procedure as well as to pertinent vendors (internal and external).
• Creates fast and frequent trend analysis, insights, and business suggestions, incorporating these into the operational planning and local sales process to promote maximum availability
• Regularly and promptly assesses risks related to demand and supply planning; finds, effectively and suitably controls and reduces business risk associated to demand
• Keeps track of, evaluates, and draws attention to any discrepancies in a portfolio of suppliers' performance; suggests 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
• 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
• Assists in enhancing the local supply chain leadership team's understanding of the sales and the process of operational planning, which involves informing and educating colleagues on procedures and optimal planning practise
• Participates in formal evaluation processes, development planning exercises, and other actions to enhance one's own talents as well as unofficial coaching and training
• Any other responsibilities or tasks that the line manager may occasionally assign

Requirements:

• A business diploma or degree in supply chain management, or a similar degree.
• Two to three years of supply or demand planning experience.\
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to operate in a global setting, and the capacity to establish and maintain solid connections with stakeholders.
• Experience working in a highly cross-functional organisation and a team player.
• A strong sense of urgency and the capacity to work under time constraints.
• Initiative and curiosity, open to learning and facing challenges in a fast-paced, high-energy atmosphere