Planner Buyer

Job description

KIB4 – Flow Controller

Mission
• Responsible for material replenishment (raw material and/or finished goods).
• Use MRP (right balance of Resource Vs Demand) to ensure stock availability on time at right place.
• Collaborate with Upstream and Downstream Planning Leader and Supply and Inventory Planner.

Key Responsibilities
• Run Distribution Requirement Planning process on its perimeter.
• Define and update stock parameters to achieve service level objectives while optimizing inventory level.
• Manage the purchase order portfolio, analyze stock discrepancies and perform adjustments.

Main Activities
• Ensure MRP (Demand vs Resource balancing) is executed in ERP and used as an input to drive replenishment.
• PR to PO conversion through ERP batch job (Ensure IG flow of PR to PO is completely automated) at Vendor - Material Level and aligned to forecast.
• Action on MRP Exceptions (SAP example: MD06) and work with suppliers to advise / expedite the deliveries.
• Manage Customer Requests Workflows
• Record the Purchase Orders Acknowledgement, Advance Shipping Notification in ERP and manage invoice discrepancy if any.
• Ensure the stock is available by analyzing and taking right actions to keep the Upstream Back Order Lines, Downstream Back Order Lines, Pre-Shortage, Shortage, Stock Coverage and Stock Health under control.
• Define default transportation mode by using Air/Sea Tool and go through the workflow in case of transportation mode change.
• Be primary contact of the suppliers and work closely with: Downstream Planning Leader for right prioritization in Production Scheduling and Queue Management Upstream Planning Leader for forecast validation before submission to suppliers and recurrent or structural issues Supply & Inventory Planner in case of any MRP Parameter Optimization Warehouse to support Stock Discrepancy analysis and corrections if any. Transportation / Logistics team to track the shipments. • Actively participate in SIM2
• Be Key-User of the SC&P Domain (SCM)

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
Proven experience in procurement, planning, or supply chain roles.
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement software.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Join our team and be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise in procurement and planning will contribute to the success of our operations. If you are passionate about supply chain management and seek a rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

Key Competences
• C005:Issue Resolution
• L04:Achieve Sustainable Results
• FK04:Inventory and Supply Planning
• FK05:Inventory Replenishment
• KIM02:Short Interval Management (SIM)
• C002:Software & Apps Literacy
• C004:Cross-cultural
• FL08:Customer Case Management
• FK03:Demand Planning
• FK01:Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning
• FK02:Supply Chain Planning and Design for OCP

Key Systems
• MS Office
• ERP system (SAP, Mapics, Oracle)

Education
• English B1

Experience Level
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