Senior Supply Planner

POSITION SUMMARY:

Drive, manage and manipulate an integrated and successful regional Buy management process & Speed project management that effectively supports the company profitability and business objectives.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:

• Drive and resolve supply/ capacity issues between countries and global planning in order to achieve an optimal delivery plan that supports the business objectives.
  

• Manage and control the buy/supply plan in the region, optimizing it in a way that can maximize sales and service level while minimizing the inventory investment.
  

• Lead and resolve supply/capacity issues within/between countries in order to achieve an optimal delivery plan that supports the business objectives.
  

• Offer decisions such as how to split buys if capacity problem happens in indicated source(s). Make recommendations on adjustment activities in order to stabilize delivery plan. Manage and resolve issues through Seasonal / Production/ Order Minimum reports. Drive discipline and timeline with working partners.
  

• Lead and manage various Supply Planning Metrics - Product Harmonization, Blind Buy, Cancellations, Surcharge, Order fulfillment rate, etc.
  

• Initiate, drive and resolve the investigation of late shipments that could qualify for charge backs or price adjustments. Initiate air freight shipments or expedites in order to provide coverage of customer orders. Advise style/PO priorities to help adjust factory production schedules.
  

• Collaborate with demand planning, sales & marketing, product development, merchandising, distribution and sourcing team by providing input into planning processes to align with forecasted demand.
  

• Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives focused on streamlining forecasting processes while reducing non-value-added activities; manage the integration of new processes, providing appropriate feedback and revisions to ensure successful roll out.
  

• Assist and support for all projects for process/ system enhancements.
  

• Monitor KPI report and trouble shoot any problem cases
  

CREATIVITY: Identifies discrepancies in data and situations and modifies own approach accordingly and applies technical understanding to new situations and problems. Extends understanding of systems and process beyond current knowledge or experience.

TEAMWORK: Builds good working relationships; collaborates toward deadlines and deliverables. Able to communicate effectively across the team and organization; effectively works at long distances.

ORGANIZING: Works according to defined schedules and deadlines; takes direction well and able to work with high accountability; manages own work and tracks progress. Seeks out resources to get things done; able to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.

ENVIRONMENT: Ability to work in fast-paced, team-oriented setting; interface with Global Design and Supply Chain.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years supply & inventory planning supervisory experience in MNCs preferable in retail industry

Education:
F.7 or Diploma of Supply Chain Management or related field

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills and a self-motivation.
  
• Independent, Detail-minded and problem solving skill
  
• Knowledge of SAP & ERP systems - Demand & Supply Planning, Inventory management, Sales & Distribution & Purchasing.
  
• Computer skills with database and spreadsheet programs.
  
• Proven written and verbal communication skills in Mandarin Chinese and English.
  
• Communication skills and ability to resolve conflict and multiple priorities.