Supply planning manager

About our client:My client is an American multinational food manufacturing company headquartered in United States. Responsibilities:Drive Demand/Supply process:By leading the weekly meeting, work together with counterparts to review the Demand Forecast, Orders, Sales/Supply, Track progress on shipments and do take necessary actions to ensure the business and customer needs are met.Represent SC in Monthly Business Review meetings with Leadership team and provide visibility on the KPI’s related to that market and seek any alignment related to supply and inventory levels.Derive Monthly Shipment Plan and aligning the plan with customers in line with Business TargetsPartner with Site Logistics team, 3PL, freight forwarders to ensure on-time stock connectivity, timeliness in providing documents to customer.Monthly Forecast review:As part of IBP process, evaluate market submissions to ensure they are in line with business targets by period and any changes in SKU levels are assessed and worked with counterparts to avoid write-off or expedition to meet the needs.Validation of data flow from APO to SNP for each cycle to ensure correct supply NRR gets reflected for MRP and Production planning via systemNew Product Developments:Work closely with the Launch Program Management team to get the new SKU setups ready in the system and engage with market counterparts to systemize demand in SAP – from material planning stage to EOL management in the system.Provide key insights on providing the timings related to Supply Chain activities to the Programme Management team including market clearance requirements and tracking of the same during executionOrder cycle management and Customer Service levelsResponsible for engaging with and obtaining orders from markets for monthly cycles and getting these created in SAP on time in partnership with the GBS and Market team.Accountable for driving and achieving targeted CSL for the orders placed.Drive using Online Shipment Tracking tool as mean of communication with MarketsMonthly Production PlanBased on the capacity allocation requirement, need to balance and prioritise the supply plan.Other duties:Work closely with Plant Logistics team on deployment activities to meet CSL.Provide reporting on KPI’s and others as needed.Assist team on ad-hoc projects as required.Requirements:Bachelors degree preferably with a major in Supply Chain management, Engineering or equivalent5 - 6 years’ experience in Supply Chain, Demand / Supply Planning and/or reporting functionsExperience in Regional role of Managing APAC Markets Hands on experience is a must in SAP ECC/APO systems; Super User experience preferred.Proficiency in data analysis using Excel and strong analytical skillsExcellent communication skills, both written verbalAbility to build strong working relationships across multiple markets and within Business Unit.Sense of urgency and ability on navigating ambiguityA team player with a curiosity for learning and strong drive for resultsHigh level of attention to detail.Proficiency in Macros, data analytics tools like Tableau etc, preferred