Associate Manager, Supply Planner

BIC

  • Nairobi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home. As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways.Our "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission.It's a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES1- PRODUCTION PLANNING
  • Work closely with the stakeholders in your region to consolidate the demand/purchase signals, to understand mid-long term business trends and evolutions
  • Build and align with the factory on the weekly production plan (short term). Monitor the accomplishment of the plan and challenge the factory when necessary.
  • Prepare supply review meeting: define the optimal medium-long term production plan to balance inventory and to mitigate shortages, taking into consideration factory constraints and business expectations such as machine bottlenecks or summer closures
  • Drive the monthly supply review meeting (IBP) for your region to validate the optimal medium-long-term production plan
  • Ensure the optimal management of the life cycle of references by participating in projects related to the launch and the discontinuity of products
2- DEPLOYMENT & CO-PACKING
  • Process shipments from factories to hubs
  • Launch weekly co-packing work orders according to various constraints such as component availability, promotion anticipation, or load at the co-packing centers
  • Manage weekly distribution from the cluster hubs to the distribution centers (in-house, third party) or the customers)
3-INVENTORY, PERFORMANCE & ANALYSIS
  • Prepare IBP monthly meeting by building mid & long-term supply constraints and associated scenarios
  • Ensure smooth and timely communication on short-term constraints with STPA, Customer Service, Demand Planning, Logistics teams, and other regions to maximize service level (OTIF) & limit out-of-stock impact
  • Optimize bulks & finished goods inventory levels in all warehouses and define action plans for overstock reduction such as unpacking of co-packed items or stock rebalancing
  • Leverage planning tools parameters such as safety stock, lead times, or supply frequency to adapt to supply chain constraints
  • Follow and monitor production adherence from the factory. Lead or participate in various projects such as change of sourcing, transfer of lines, MOQ optimization
  • Lead or participate in IT enhancements of the planning tools (Blue Yonder, Anaplan, or any other tool) & the ERP (JDE)
  • Share good practices with other regions
4- KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)
  • OTIF
  • Service Level
  • Inventories (units & value) & SLOB
  • Freight & distribution
  • Forecast accuracy
5- QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor or a Master degree in Supply Chain or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience within demand or supply planning function/s within a fast-paced environment, familiar with S&OP / IBP processes and planning tools.
  • 3+ years of supply planning experience with integrated ERP system skills
  • Fluent in English.
  • Experience with interacting in a complex, cross-functional, matrix, and multicultural environment.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills and are comfortable in managing lots of data from multiple sources.
  • Reliable, curious, proactive, problem solver. Detail-oriented as well as with a strategic view.
  • Team player with high customer focus.
  • Great communication skills that allow you to collaborate, educate, and influence people from different backgrounds.
  • Masterly of the Planning & SC Information System (SAP, JDA, JDE/Blue Yonder, Manugistics, Logility, etc.)
  • Capacity to handle uncertainty, act with autonomy, and manage risks in results & team-oriented manner.
  • Previous experience in FMCG will be a plus.
  • Ability to translate the group & regional strategy on a strong local roadmap & action plan.
  • Enthusiast, change champion & strong capacity to connect with all the stakeholders.
BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.BIC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means.

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