Planner Buyer

Mission:

• Responsible for material replenishment (raw material and/or finished goods).
• Use MRP (right balance of Resource Vs Demand) to ensure stock availability on time at right place.
• Collaborate with Upstream and Downstream Planning Leader and Supply and Inventory Planner.

Key Responsibilities

• Run Distribution Requirement Planning process on its perimeter.
• Define and update stock parameters to achieve service level objectives while optimizing inventory level.
• Manage the purchase order portfolio, analyze stock discrepancies and perform adjustments

Main Activities

• Ensure MRP (Demand vs Resource balancing) is executed in ERP and used as an input to drive replenishment.
• PR to PO conversion through ERP batch job (Ensure IG flow of PR to PO is completely automated) at Vendor - Material level and aligned to forecast.
• Actions (SAP example: MD06) and work with suppliers to advise / expedite the deliveries.
• Manage Customer Requests Workflows
• Record the Purchase Orders Acknowledgement, Advance Shipping Notification in ERP and manage invoice discrepancy if any.
• Ensure the stock is available by analyzing and taking right actions to keep the Upstream Back Order Lines, Downstream Back Order Lines, Pre-Shortage, Shortage, Stock Coverage and Stock Health under control.
• Define default transportation mode by using Air/Sea Tool and go through the workflow in case of transportation mode change.
• Be primary contact of the suppliers and work closely with:
  • Downstream Planning Leader for right prioritization in Production Scheduling and Queue Management
  • Upstream Planning Leader for forecast validation before submission to suppliers and recurrent or structural issues
  • Supply & Inventory Planner in case of any MRP Parameter Optimization
  • Warehouse to support Stock Discrepancy analysis and corrections if any.
  • Transportation / Logistics team to track the shipments.
• Actively participate in SIM2
• Be Key-User of the SC&P Domain (SCM)

Qualifications:

• C005:Issue Resolution
• L04:Achieve Sustainable Results
• FK04:Inventory and Supply Planning
• FK05:Inventory Replenishment
• KIM02:Short Interval Management (SIM)
• C002:Software & Apps Literacy
• C004:Cross-cultural
• FL08:Customer Case Management
• FK03:Demand Planning
• FK01:Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning
• FK02:Supply Chain Planning and Design for OCP

Experience: < 3 years relevant experience on similar role.

Education: A degree in engineering (such as electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering) or a related field.

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