Objective of the Position :
- Responsible to handle supply plan for rolling 36 months for products formulated and refilled in APA India Contract Manufacturers (CM)
- Ensure flexible, reliable and timely import, formulation and refill planning and execution as per the customer demand
- Maintain SAP & SNP planning related master data for the given product portfolio.
- Optimize inventory level for all responsible products imported, formulated, refilled in India
- Responsible to ensure all SCM related KPIs and NCMs are managed for the given portfolio
Job Responsibilities : Demand and Supply Planning :
Challenge / Validate demand from India (planned and unplanned) to ensure good import, formulation and refilling planningPlan, optimize and execute import, formulation and refill planning at tollers to ensure timely supply of finished goods to the markets in line with customers requirementsEnsure correct maintenance of all relevant master data in SAP and APO to enable accurate planning (including artwork)Prepare / actively participate in monthly meetings and highlight key issues to be addressed for follow up actions (IN Demand Review, SA Business Planning Meeting (BPM), Resource & Operational Planning (ROP) with India CMs, Country S&OP), escalate where needed to SCM RBU team leadsCollaborate with country Operational Business Planner (OBP), lead monthly detailed demand and supply planning adjust import, formulation and refill plan accordingly in ROPCo-ordinate with AI planner and Bulk planner to ensure timely arrival of AI and formulated bulk to the CM locationEnsure usage of planning system to plan the supply of all materials and ensure all planning related master data are up to date.Enforce supply chain / order processing related business rules (Order lead time, artwork, MOQ, etc.)Performance Management :
Collaborate with Supply Chain Excellence and IN OBP to ensure FG inventory are kept at required level and with minimum dysfunctional stockCoordinate all India non-conformance management activitiesResponsible to achieve all core SC KPI and process related targets for the given portfolio (IN)Continuous Improvement and Projects :
Support / drive implementation of continuous improvement initiatives in planning, inventory, relocation and / or other SC activitiesPeople & Team Management :
Lead the team (FTE and Contractors) responsible for supply planning activities in IndiaSet measurable targets to monitor teams performanceDevelop competencies of the team and ensure succession planning for key roles are identifiedDiscuss and define development plan for the team members including required trainingsJob Requirements :
MBA / PGDBA in Supply Chain or Operations is PreferredAPICS certification will be an added advantage5 8 years of relevant experience, Supply planning, SAP and APO knowledge is preferredSupply Chain planning and scheduling, operations. Understanding of Crop Protection business and SAP knowledge are strong advantage,Strong communication skillsAbility to collaborate with multiple stakeholders i.e. local, regional etc. and deliver the task within specified timelineNeeds to display analytical ability and attention to detailsLocations : Mumbai, MH, IN