Job Responsibilities
* Leads and manages the regional Operational Supply Planning organization or the Replenishment team (where applicable).
* Operational Supply Planner is accountable for managing stock transfers until the 1st decoupling point, whilst the Replenishment Planner manages from the 1st decoupling point to the entire network.
* Oversees and manages the short-term production and scheduling plans for Finished Goods.
* Decides on short-term FG requirements in the markets and makes a proposal on the allocation based on business priority.
* Supports inventory management by reviewing and influencing inventory policies.
* Maintains select manufacturing parameters (including constraints).
* Provides inputs for the regional Supply Review Meetings (S&OP).
* Participates in S&OE and leads the Supply Control meeting.
* Acts as a point of contact for the plants within the region and collaborates with the Plant Managers on production activities.
* Collaborates with Purchasing and Material Planning to secure raw materials according to the production schedule.
* Collaborates with Network Supply Planning and Material Planning to secure and improve supply.
* Identifies and supports continuous improvement initiatives that enhance Planning performance.
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