Job Description

Primary Function

1.Enable the capability to deliver to customers via short and midterm supply.

2.Production and materials planning to support agreed customer service levels and throughout the global supply network, to reduce complaints, the working capital and stocks.

Primary Accountabilities/Responsibilities

1.Manages interactions, integration and continuous alignment with demand planning and production team (including 3rd party) to align ongoing demand, inventory, supply and capacity on the midterm horizon

2.Creates and adjusts the inventory, replenishment, supply and capacity plans on the midterm horizon and incorporates into these plans' key material and capacity constraints.

3.Ensure an optimal balance between working capital and service levels are maintained.

4.Ensures timely delivery and consolidation of accurate supply planning data and present recommendations for the IBP meeting and communicates the supply network related aspects of the agreed plan to all supply-related parties efficient and in good time

5.Monitors tolling and purchasing activities and ensures external tolling operations and supply arrives on time.

6.Defines, implements and controls a set of indicators to systematically monitor supply and capacity performance in the underlying manufacturing and tolling network

7.Identify, define, drive and lead key actions to enhance the supply planning processes and ensure global consistency of planning data

8.Supports supply chain & SAP projects i.e. improvement initiatives in the area of supply chain

9.Oversees detailed production scheduling, raw material planning, operational steering of manufacturing and tolling and the production administration of these processes

10.Manages interactions, integration and continuous alignment with customer care to resolve constraints in the customer order promising (ATP) process

11.Inventory control and monthly slow-moving review with related stakeholders

Minimum Qualification (education, experience and/or training, required certifications):
1.Bachelor's degree.
2.Knowledge of the industry, formulation and blending operations/processes is preferred.
3.Analytical, critical thinking, detail-oriented, deductive reasoning, and problem-solving abilities.
4.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
5.Proficient with various software programs, including but not limited to word processing, excel and database applications.
6.Due to the nature of the products involved, the predictability of goods is difficult
7.Good communication skill in fluent English