Supply Planner (Marine)

Job Description

• Creates and provides a continuous supply plan for a sizable area that can be used by both internal and external third-party providers, adhering to the proper planning and modelling methodology and toolkit.
• Creates, executes, and assesses supply strategy simulations to determine and suggest the optimal stocking plan to satisfy client needs while staying within inventory goals
• In collaboration with the Operations Manager and Head of Sales, develops, runs, and assesses the demand (forecast) for top-ranked items to guarantee that the proper stock is kept in the proper area to satisfy consumer needs
• Regularly and promptly shares pertinent information with the sales and operational performance procedure as well as to pertinent vendors (internal and external).
• Creates fast and frequent trend analysis, insights, and business suggestions, incorporating these into the operational planning and local sales process to promote maximum availability
• Regularly and promptly assesses risks related to demand and supply planning; finds, effectively and suitably controls and reduces business risk associated to demand
• Keeps track of, evaluates, and draws attention to any discrepancies in a portfolio of suppliers' performance; suggests enhancements made by suppliers to better satisfy demand requirements; offers suggestions to the company to encourage successful contract negotiations or alter the supplier or contract
• Evaluates current activities in one's own field of expertise and use innovative techniques to produce fresh concepts and guarantee that ongoing enhancements are provided
• A nswers questions from clients or vendors, both internal and external, by giving details on complicated procedures and associated policies, citing others as needed to interpret policy
• Supports the involvement of stakeholders by identifying them, learning about their requirements, concerns, and issues, and responding to them by disseminating information to foster comprehension and dedication
• Assists in enhancing the local supply chain leadership team's understanding of the sales and t he process of operational planning, which involves informing and educating colleagues on procedures and optimal planning practise
• Participates in formal evaluation processes, development planning exercises, and other actions to enhance one's own talents as well as unofficial coaching and training
• Any other responsibilities or tasks that the line manager may occasionally assign

Requirements

• A business diploma or degree in supply chain management, or a similar degree.
• Two to three years of supply or demand planning experience.\
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to operate in a global setting, and the capacity to establish and maintain solid connections with stakeholders.
• Experience working in a highly cross-functional organisation and a team player.
• A strong sense of urgency and the capacity to work under time constraints.
• Initiative and curiosity, open to learning and facing challenges in a fast-paced, high-energy atmosphere