Position Summary
1. Operate competitiveness-oriented production hub by operating optimal global supply chain of production, logistics and sales subsidiaries, thus creating the best efficiency and P&L(profit and loss).
2. Heighten critical demand and supply pending problems and proceed related tasks based on the system for a fast decision making.
3. Manage SCM (Supply Chain Management) standard information on a regular basis to build the optimal supply chain and maximize business efficiency.
Role and Responsibilities
- Develop strategy of supply chain management for CE Business (TV, AC, HA, etc.)
- Design and generate weekly and monthly statistical forecast reports
- Evolve and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for demand & supply planning processes and systems
- Measure the impact of forecast accuracy
- Conduct current and future forecasting analysis, insuring forecasting processes and methods are followed
- Assemble and analyse all data pertinent to creating the sales forecast (historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, and eventually tier 1 account POS and inventory levels)
- Make recommended adjustments to forecast and inventory targets based on changes in demand and market trends
- Lead forecast and inventory planning meetings with Marketing team, reviewing recommended sales forecasts and inventory goals (emphasis on brand transitions, new product introduction, and promotions)
- Manage inventory targets (including safety stock levels) that are approved by management.
- Prepare, report, and communicate forecast and inventory measurements to management (forecast accuracy, inventory plan vs. targets).
- Monitor SKU levels and recommend SKU rationalization initiatives in the future
- Performs other duties as assigned by management /direct supervisor
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Operations, Business Degree, Supply Chain Management, or quantitative analysis is preferred.
- Minimum 3 - 5 years related experience in Demand Planning/ Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, or other related functions
- Background in master scheduling, forecasting, procurement and planning
- Strong analytical abilities and excellent in sophisticated excel
- Strong knowledge of demand planning process within Consumer Goods Industry
- Knowledge of demand management/forecasting tools, forecasting processes in sales, marketing operations, finance, manufacturing and supply chain issues
- Detail oriented & Extreme accuracy
- Extensive spreadsheet analysis and strong mathematical abilities
- Knowledge of turn rates, key inventory performance metrics, turns, margin contributions, etc.
- Ability to lead cross-functionally
- Collaborative skills in resolving long and short positions in inventory.
- Experience in managing end of life cycle and absolute inventory.
- Good coordinator and able to work very well under high pressure
- Experience using SAP (preferred) or other ERP statistical software packages
- Good command of English both spoken and written with computer literacy
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