Associate Manager / Manager - Supply Network Planner

Description : The Network Planner is responsible for creating an optimized, end-to-end global supply plan for the medium- and long-term horizons. The role ensures uninterrupted supply of finished goods to customers while minimizing inventory, maximizing asset utilization, optimizing working capital, and improving overall supply chain efficiency. This position supports risk management, scenario analysis, long-range capacity planning, and strategic decision-making across the global supply network.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Global Supply Planning :

• Develop an optimized global supply plan for medium- and long-term horizons across multiple manufacturing and distribution nodes.
• Ensure continuous and efficient supply of finished goods with minimal inventory to meet service, cost, and working-capital targets.
• Balance supply and demand monthly by leading supplydemand alignment cycles and supporting S&OP forums.
• Identify risks and opportunities related to demand variability, capacity constraints, and material availability.
• Assess end-to-end network trade-offs and recommend the most feasible and cost-effective supply scenarios.
• Optimize inventory throughout the network, reduce write-offs, and improve agility across the supply chain.
• Make necessary adjustments to supply plans in accordance with the S&OP governance framework.

2. Scenario Planning & Decision Support :

3. Long-Range Planning & Strategic Planning :

4. Supply Chain Technology, Systems & Automation :

Additional Capabilities :

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