Sr. Manager - Down stream planning

Please find the below Roles and Responsibilities but not limited to ,

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.

• Action on MRP Exceptions (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)

B.E., (EEE/ Mech) with relevant experience in Planning, or Eqvnt  

Experience - 5 years to 7 years