Supply Planning End to End:

• Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) and representative for supply planning in stakeholder countries.
• Review demand and convert it into the Net Demand Forecast (NDF), then upload it to the system
• Ensure demand completion, including launch/re-launch products, in the system and support the team with corrections.
• Monitor and ensure all outstanding orders are delivered as confirmed and according to delivery rules.
• Provide necessary information and coordinate with other functions to ensure smooth production, planning, quality, and logistics to meet customer requirements.
• Respond promptly to any issues and decide on actions to address delays or problems affecting delivery, quantity, and quality.
• Manage the product replenishment process, determining what, how much, and when to order for the respective assortment.
• Manage Purchase Orders (PO), including creation, adjustment, and closure

Inventory and Leftover Management:

• Provide visibility projections ensuring the monthly incoming plan aligns with business objectives and KPIs.
• Review inventory levels and product shelf life, supporting the team with any pending actions.
• Support the business in minimizing leftovers and maintaining them at a minimum level.
• Report low stock, long-term supply risks, and potential Out of Stock (OOS) situations with supporting reasons weekly.
• Monitor excess stock, aging, and obsolete stock, and create reports for discussions with the local demand planner to develop action plans to minimize write-offs

Operational Excellence:

• Ensure an accurate view of material requirements to support consumer needs by balancing Service, Inventory, and Waste.
• Establish the most efficient reorder process, considering supply lead times, vendor constraints, and transportation

Other Responsibilities:

• Keep the business fully informed of all relevant supply topics and ensure agreed levels of product availability.
• Build effective relationships with various stakeholders through regular reviews and visits to support product availability targets and stock coverage goals.
• Communicate concisely and timely with Supply Chain colleagues, including planners from serviced Management Units.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully, being aware of cultural differences.
• Execute existing processes and systems to ensure efficient and high-quality service delivery.
• Actively participate in the development of new or existing planning processes and systems.
• Develop effective, sustainable, and beneficial relationships with key Supply Chain colleagues in the COE team to improve planning performance.