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