Supply Planner Job at Haleon
Job Description
Posted Date: Jan 10 2023
Plan The Supply From Internal And/Or External Sites In The Most Efficient Way To Ensure The Desired Service Levels.
Optimize Stock Holding Levels Within The Total Supply Chain Through A Detailed Understanding Of The Key Planning Parameters And End To End Process (Lead Times, Supply Reliability, Demand Variability, Service Objectives Etc) And In Line With Working Capital Targets.
Achieve Business Solutions That Minimize The Impact Of Any Supply Constraints And Maximize The Opportunities For Sales Growth.
Identify And Implement Inventory Initiatives To Reduce The Working Capital Levels.
Ensure Supply Plans And Adhere To Project Timelines To Support And Fulfil Promotional Launches.
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
Supply Planning Processes and Improvement
- Complying with the standard way of working for a supply planner by performing the standard tasks and process.
- Act as single point of contact for the Supply Planning team and other key stakeholders for resolution of supply issues and implementation of relevant actions.
- Lead the weekly process interacting with Demand Forecasting, sites, Operations Team and Customer Service.
- Create Supply Plans for Finished Goods to meet the short, medium and long term horizon from 18 to 24 months.
- Contribute to the development of proposals together with the Supply Planning Manager, Sites, External Supply Teams, Procurement, and Other Regional Hubs on how to best flex supply chain cost to changing volume requirements.
- Ensure export process with other regions (i.e. for products produced in US but sold outside of US and vice versa) is adhered to and agreed allocations principles are executed.
- Execute the SRM monthly process including the Rough Cut Capacity Planning review to ensure issues are clearly identified, mitigated and, if needed, escalated for resolution at the monthly SRM/S&OP.
- Split plan production generated by local and central Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) in weekly buckets (5 – 13 weeks) jointly with site schedulers and communicate gross production plan to sites
- Maintain and update product master data parameters and ensure that parameters are aligned between MRP and DRP systems to ensure that inventory is balanced and optimized.
- Liaise with Demand Forecasters to understand the forecasted requirements and manage supply to achieve and maintain high levels of customer service whilst meeting inventory targets
- Manage seasonal planning and campaigning with the sites and market.
- Liaise with Commercial, Customer service and Logistics and External Manufacturers to adjust delivery dates to customer when required.
- Assist in supporting continuous improvements initiatives in ways of working with the Process Capability and Global Teams.
- Manage stock levels for new products and re-launches/discontinuations – run ins/run outs.
- Identify and work with Demand Forecasting, Marketing, Artwork coordinators, in resolving residual and slow-moving stock issue.
- Liaise with central Consumer Supply Chain departments, Marketing, Regulatory etc. to ensure all requirements are coordinated for pack introductions/changes.
Master data & Inventory
- Optimise stock holding levels within the total supply chain through a detailed understanding of the key planning parameters and e2e process (safety stock, lead times, supply reliability, demand variability, service objectives etc) and in line with Working Capital targets
- Liaise with hubs master data team to provide input with the correct supply planning parameters set up of SKUs. Be responsible for the regular review and maintenance and improvement plan of basic supply planning parameters to reflect current supply chain performance indicators and protect customer service level targets
NPI/Artwork:
- Work closely with NPI Planning Manager and provide timely information as necessary (e.g. first production date) , to allow effective tracking, risk identification and issue resolution of NPIs and Artworks
- Work closely with sites coordinate to ensure timely launches of new products launches (NPI), artwork changes or product transfers. Work on phase in / phase out strategy to ensure minimisation of write offs linked to artwork
Why You?
Basic Qualifications:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
Bachelor degree
Minimum 3 years experience in supply planning
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in SAP
- Demonstrated experience of managing a complex multi sourced SKU portfolio and Order Book Management
- Demonstrated experience of managing supply issues and find and propose solutions to mitigate service disruption.
- Demonstration of understanding of using planning parameters to improve service and inventory levels.
- Pro-active in analyzing root causes and proposing alternative solutions
- Disciplined in approach to tasks and good attention to detail
- Excellent track record in getting things done
- Good customer service and communication skills
- Manage high degree of flexibility and the ability to work calmly under pressure at the rapidly changing nature of the business and the dynamic market conditions
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone.
We’re striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.
Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program. This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including paid parental leave. On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family. We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs to as part of the offering. The salary range for this role is: $88,000.00 - $110,000.00.
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At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
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The health and safety of our employees are of paramount importance. We believe that supporting vaccination against COVID-19 is the single best thing we can do in the US to ensure the health and safety of our employees, complementary workers, workplaces, customers, consumers, communities, and the patients we serve.
We have made the decision to require all US employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, where allowed by state or local law and where vaccine supply is readily available. The only exceptions to this requirement are employees who are approved for an accommodation for religious, medical or disability-related reasons.
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