Analyst- Demand Planning

Main Tasks

• Maintain, monitor Master Data;  revise essential system planning data to ensure effective planning future requirements
• Plan and execute  material requirement plan :  -timely procurement plans by requisitions to procurement team and process orders to manufacturing teams for produced goods.
• Supply chain planners  generate and monitor production schedules  and works closely with a master production scheduler at site and central planning team to ensure policies are being followed.
• Inventory Management :  Reorder levels, Minimum Order Quantities management, inventory parameters for raw materials / packaging material / Work in progress, regular review and inputs for quarterly provisions etc.
• Supply planner is responsible for managing inventory targets in order to ensure a  steady level of supply to manufacturing to ensure Zero stoppages
• Planners must  resolve potential shortages or surpluses  of products by managing or adjusting manufacturing output
• Maintain strong working relationships and communications  directly with the central SCM team to confirm production / shipping schedules and monitor open purchase orders for all orders to ensure on-time deliveries
• Proactively report : -  product and material availability issues and status with sales
• Maintain purchase  order status and shipment tracking information  in SAP / legacy ERP system
• Participate and contribute to monthly S&OP  (Sales & Operations Planning) process
• Coordinate  replenishment planning of trading goods  in conjunction with the sales team
• Constantly interfaces with production units and monitors  key indicators  like,  capacity utilization and efficiency improvements.

Key Skills :

Business / Process Knowledge :

Analytical Skills :

Systems / Tools : Knowledge of APO-DP, SAP R / 3, MS Excel

Competencies

and empathy to achieve the desired results.

Skills Required

Demand Planning, production schedules , Ms Excel, SAP R / 3