Junior Supply Planner – L’Occitane

22 يوليو، 2022

0 8 4 دقائق

Job Description

At Chalhoub, we deliver excellence everyday!Working as a supply planner you willmanage and lead the validation of demand signals through data analytics. Usinghistorical data, statistical models, and forecast information from Sales, Marketing as well as business knowledge askey inputs to validating demand. You will bedirectly responsible for ensuring processes are in place to drive forecast accuracy and meet KPIs.
Demand Planning Support

Review planning and forecasting outputs and communicate KPIs to relevant team members
Work closely with Demand Planners to understand expected forecasts
Assist in the development of the Demand Plan where needed determine what is required in the demand, supply and inventory plans to support business needs
Support demand team in the mitigation of specific factors (demand drivers, supply constraints) relevant within the category which must be carefully managed in the S&OP process
Support any action plans involving price adjustments
Inventory Management & Fulfilment:
Develop and test different options for stock , composition and age profile and recommend optimum stock model to support agreed Demand and business plans
Implement inventory strategies based on cost benefit analysis as defined by the strategic objectives and goals
Set KPIs that align with multiple stakeholders objectives for inventory optimization to attain short term and long term goals
Lead supply planning efforts across functions to optimally fulfill business needs, including leading the S&OP process where required
Identify supply constraints which are business critical and work with supply partners to try and improve them to enable improved planning, inventory and service levels
Identify gaps in current supply or Demand plans and propose remedial action
Leverage order generation algorithms to ensure stock availability
Monitor supply planning adherence to demand plan
Communicate to all relevant stakeholders about adherence to agreed inventory levels to ensure maintenance of performance and immediate response to developing issues
Identify constraints and options on available space and alert the business to impending issues
Develop suppliers to achieve capability levels required to support our business
Secure supplier involvement in internal company initiatives where relevant (joint planning and stock management, new product development etc) to give the business a strategic advantage
Lead the specification and agreement of KPIs and SLAs with key suppliers ensuring legal compliance
Conduct an assortment of negotiations to accomplish organization objectives

Sourcing

Create options for contracting, sourcing, relationships or risk improvement, using the category sourcing frameworks
Assist in the setting of sourcing strategies to develop new and emerging sources of supply
Validate assumptions and robustness of sourcing strategies
Assess existing and prospective suppliers capabilities against evolving business needs and ensure that the business has an adequate and sustainable supply base
Ensure gaps in current and/or potential capabilities are clearly identified and plans are developed to deal with them

Logistics

Partner with Group Logistics and Group Legal to determine the appropriate standard Incoterms approach to use for each type of cargo and address any violations or code of ethics breach
Manage the transportation of a portfolio of different cargo types including optimising fleets and maintaining a distribution network
Challenge selected methods of transportation and recommend alternative approaches
Prepare back-up transportation routes to mitigate any potential risks
Establish storage strategies and plans set KPIs to ensure transactions, costs, and health and safety strategy expectations are met
Optimize stock allocation in warehouses
Select the appropriate options to maximise efficiency and service levels
Ensure strategies, resources and business processes are developed and in place to accommodate inventory returns and ensure inventory planning adjustments are made accordingly
Partner with internal stakeholders to identify secondary markets or disposal facilities for unsold goods

Cost Management & Analysis

Apply cost modelling techniques to internal flow of money and explain implications on revenue to management
Implement financial analysis methods such as cost volume profit and cost/price models
Identify, propose and, if required, implement agreed changes of portfolio mix in order to optimise the price/mix ratio
Assess sources of supply and costs using multitiered supply chain costing approaches and apply them throughout the life of a supply agreement
Identify and implement, where required, opportunities to reduce cost and/or supply risk
Assess macro-economic factors impacting the costs of products and follow trends to identify potential issues and opportunities
Leverage market data to analyse any type of external risk (macro-economic risks, foreign exchange risk) and recommend action plan to mitigate risks
Design a framework on the acceptable levels of risk for the business in coordination with the business leadership

Supply Chain Planning

Collaborate with key stakeholders to establish KPIs for network
Lead complex design and optimization studies and implementation
Perform basic activities to manage the space at the location using siloed solutions (e.g. Excel, Access, CAD, etc.)
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What you'llneed tosucceed

Great understanding of each of the major Incoterms
Understand how international trade works and knowledge of the ICC governing body and its official guidelines and terminologies
Working experience with space optimisation techniques
Great understanding of the various techniques of handling inbound and outbound cargoes
Understanding of multi-tiered supply chain costing models
Great knowledge of macro-economics factors
Basic knowledge of network design parameters and counterbalancing metrics
Comprehensive understanding of network optimization frameworks and software capabilities
Able to lead top-to-top risk mitigation discussions with key supply partners
Good understanding of major project management methodology
Able to lead cross-functional/organizational project teams
Familiar with the DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyse-Improve-Control) methodology of Six Sigma and with important problem solving and kaizen (continuous improvement) tools and techniques such as FMEA, fishbone analysis etc.
Strong understanding of present and up-and-coming technologies to accelerate the value of SCM
General awareness of procurement systems used within the industry and in-depth knowledge of current organization's system
General awareness of demand planning systems used within the business
Experience in warehouse and transportation management systems is a big plus
2+ years of experience
University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain or any relevant field

What we can offer you
With us,you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.
We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employeediscounts. To view all our perks and benefits,