JOB DESCRIPTION:
JOB SUMMARY:
This position executes & monitors all demand & supply planning related activities to ensure optimum forecast submission and timely availability of material while meeting inventory targets, minimizing obsolescence and optimizing costs. In addition to supporting other functions from a reporting and tracking standpoints; this position also manages multiple supply chain projects to deliver against financial commitments
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demand Planning & Forecasting
- Act as primary interface with other key internal stake holders
- Supervise and develop demand and supply planning specialist
- Lead and implement demand planning initiatives
- Ensure effectiveness and accuracy in demand forecasting processes including S&OP review, inventory management; manage DIOH to maximize inventory turns, reduce scrap and to ensure a high quality forecast
Supply Planning
- Lead and implement supply planning initiatives
- Define optimum SNP parameters
- Drive effective communication between Global/ Regional and local functions for supply issues
- Streamline STOs review and creation process to minimize non-value added steps
- Expedite urgent shipment with Global distribution centers/ plants
Inventory Management
- Setup safely stock targets and reorder point, and proactively manage backorder
- Develop and implement effective inventory control to meet LBE targets by working closely with commercial, marketing and finance team
- Coordinate with customer service, regulatory and marketing for product phase-in/out process
- Facilitate stock return with supply plants
- Monitor short UBD, inactive Inventory, phase-in/phase-out, communicating with business partners to minimize the negative cost impact
- Monitor safety stock and reorder points without hampering the customer service levels
- Coordinate phase-in/phase-out processes with regulatory and marketing
- Develop strategy to reduce DOH
- Coordinate inventory allocation and/or transfer during times of supply constrain or in excess
Continuous Improvement
- Initiate continuous improvement for driving demand forecast accuracy, minimizing supply constraints risks and optimizing inventory
- Provide trainings to team members to enhance quality of work
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the country. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; conducting performance appraisals; evaluating and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Perform other related functions and responsibilities assigned by supervisor
- Handle and process customer complaints in timely manner and according to Abbott and country’s policy and requirement
- Ensure applicable SOP of Abbott executed
- Prepare for Audits, Compliances & SOX, etc., Documentations
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor degree in business/operations management/supply chain/equivalent;
- 7 to 10 years’ experience with at least 2 years at supervisory level
- This role is expected to supervise a small team of specialist level employees.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Ability to lead small team. Project management capabilities.
- Have in-depth knowledge of various forecasting techniques, root cause analysis, solid project management as well as ERP systems
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task, proactive and self-motivated. Attention to detail. Meet deadlines under pressure.
PREFORMANCE FACTORS:
- Focuses on the Customer: Is dedicated to meeting the needs of internal and external customers.
- Delivers Results with Integrity: Meets commitments and produces the right results at the right time. Adheres to moral and ethical principles. Believable and trustworthy. Does what he/she says they are going to do.
- Teamwork/Supporting our Colleague: Collaborates with co-workers to achieve work group and company goals.
- Initiative: Takes action without prompting or direction from others. Constantly strives to improve own and company performance.
- Personal Involvement: Personally engages his/her interests, emotions or commitments in their work
The base pay for this position is
N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Supply Chain
DIVISION:
CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management
LOCATION:
India > Mumbai : BKC Building
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)