Supply Planning and Inventory Optimization Analyst

Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

Together with analytics team leaders you will support our business with excellent data models to uncover trends that can drive long-term business results.

How you will contribute

You will :

• Execute the business analytics agenda in conjunction with analytics team leaders
• Work with best-in-class external partners who leverage analytics tools and processes
• Use models / algorithms to uncover signals / patterns and trends to drive long-term business performance
• Execute the business analytics agenda using a methodical approach that conveys to stakeholders what business analytics will deliver

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge :

More about this role

What you need to know about this position :

What you need to know about this position & What extra ingredients you will bring :

An Analyst / Consultant is responsible for supporting mathematical modelling needs for inventory optimization and Supply Planning optimization for designated geography across the globe.

Exposure to Multi Echelon Inventory Models (MEIO) implementation via O9 or Kinaxis or BlueYonder or SAP IBP IO or OMP

The role includes statistical modelling and running of the for Multi Echelon Inventory Models (MEIO) at regular intervals (monthly / quarterly)to help region meet the regular inventory targets as defined by management business objectives.

Work closely with Supply Planning function and factories to find ways to reduce the overall inventory in FG, RM / PM category or MRO category.

Liaison with Regional Supply Planning Capability Leads to define & support a governance a process for inventory policy parameter refresh for each region and execute it accordingly

Create / leverage simulation tools and lead various required simulation and sensitivity analysis with multiple business scenarios to assess the impact of business dynamics (SC disruptions, changing manufacturing sources, deploying new production strategies etc.) on inventory and help define action plans

Familiar and proficient in data extraction, handling and data consumption and should be able to provide required output via effective visualization techniques leveraging tools like Alteryx & Tableau.

Supports Supply Planning continuous process improvement projects by generating required analysis, developing analytical & statistical models to resolve / detect escalated performance issues.

Ideate in building initiatives around Supply Planning optimization processes across all regions for FG, RM / PM, MRO, MOQ Optimization, Segmentation

What extra ingredients you will bring :

Work in close partnership with the business leadership team to execute the analytics agenda.

Identify and incubate best-in-class external partners to drive delivery on strategic projects.

Develop custom models / algorithms to uncover signals / patterns and trends to drive long-term business performance.

Execute the business analytics program agenda using a methodical approach that conveys to stakeholders what business analytics will deliver.

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge :

Using data analysis to make recommendations to senior leaders.

Technical experience in roles in best-in-class analytics practices.

Experience deploying new analytical approaches in a complex and highly matrixed organization.

Savvy in usage of the analytics techniques to create business impacts.

Education / Certifications :

Either of the following is applicable as educational criterial for the position

B. Tech / B.E. from IIT / BITS Pilani / NIT and / or master’s in operations from tier 1 / 2 MBA colleges with exposure to Supply Chain Operations & Analytics in the curriculum (IIM NITIE, SP Jain, JBM)

APICS CPIM or CSCP or similar accreditation – highly preferred Or Motivation and capability to acquire accreditation.

Exposure to Lean Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement techniques will be preferred.

Job specific requirements :

Overall experience in field of application of statistics, analytics to SCM in FMCG

Exposure to packages like SAP IBP IO / Supply Chain Guru / IBM Ilog / Logility / OMP / o9 focusing on optimization modules and open source technologies like R / Python

Mandatory experience handling Supply Chain Operations & Planning processes

Mandatory Exposure to SAP APO SNP (preferred) or similar inventory / planning tools

Mandatory Exposure to FMCG (Direct or Indirect through consulting engagements)

Programming Skills required - Python, PowerBI, SQL, etc.

Competencies / Abilities :

Demonstrated Basic Supply Chain knowledge & SC KPIs to understand inventory dynamics

Possess required SC / Ops, Mathematical modelling & Analytics Education & Experience

Self-Starter to handle various priority conflicts, proactive identify opportunity areas and build sustainable solutions

Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills in English

Drive for cross-functional results by proactively understanding and managing key issues & success criteria

Travel requirements :

Work schedule :

Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy

Business Unit Summary

Headquartered in Singapore, Mondelēz International’s Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is comprised of six business units, has more than 21,000 employees and operates in more than 27 countries including Australia, China, Indonesia, Ghana, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. Seventy-six nationalities work across a network of more than 35 manufacturing plants, three global research and development technical centers and in offices stretching from Auckland, New Zealand to Casablanca, Morocco. Mondelēz International in the AMEA region is the proud maker of global and local iconic brands such as Oreo and belVita biscuits, Kinh Do mooncakes, Cadbury, Cadbury Dairy Milk and Milka chocolate, Halls candy, Stride gum, Tang powdered beverage and Philadelphia cheese. We are also proud to be named a Top Employer in many of our markets.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

RegularAnalytics & ModellingAnalytics & Data Science