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Supply Planning Manager

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Description

We are seeking a Supply Planning Manager to lead the Material & Production Planning and Scheduling Process, and manage a high-performing team.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, with experience in distribution, warehousing, and scheduling.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and developing the Supply Planning function to ensure required capabilities are continuously developed
  • Building and maintaining excellent relationships with key stakeholders
  • Owning functional KPIs, inventory management, and optimization for locally produced finished goods
  • Representing the Supply Planning function within the TIER/S&OE/IBP processes
  • Providing clear direction and prioritization of workload across the team
  • Achieving best-in-class engagement scores
  • Driving standardization and automation of systems and processes
  • Championing service and driving reliability

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A BSc in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or equivalent
  • Ideally a master's degree in business or engineering
  • 10+ years of experience across Supply Chain, Logistics, and Customer Service
  • Minimum 5 years in senior leadership roles
  • Proven experience leading large multifunctional teams
  • Strong experience managing Supply Planning operations within FMCG
  • Demonstrated experience leading transformation, process improvement, and organizational change
  • Proven track record delivering service, cost, and cash objectives
  • Strong systems experience, including SAP and related planning and reporting solutions

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Skills

Required

  • MPS/MRP and DRP methodology
  • distribution and warehousing
  • supply chain optimization platforms
  • influencing and stakeholder engagement
  • communication skills
  • customer-centric mindset
  • SAP and related planning and reporting solutions

Nice to have

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