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Supply Chain Planner, Europe
based in Hamburg, Germany) hybrid
Summary :
We are looking for a Supply Chain Planner to join our dynamic and fast-growing team in Europe. The Supply Chain Planner is managing both demand planning and customer supply chain for the EU market primarily for the Reese’s brand. They will be responsible for delivering a high quality 24-month forecast for the region and supporting on the S&OP process. They will also be responsible for coordinating production with the plants, managing and planning the container and truck shipments, and working closely with cross functional teams. This role is a great opportunity to operate in a global supply chain, working with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver supply chain excellence.
Major Duties / Responsibilities :
Deliver Gross Sales (GS)
Deliver monthly, quarterly & FY GS in line with our plan and stretch targets.
Provide clear and precise GS updates to the team, explaining key movements and reasons.
Work closely with Supply Planning to ensure all items are being produced OTIF for customer orders.
Ensure accuracy of stock checks and container plans by week.
Keep distributors informed on any stock movements or cuts that may impact their days of stock (DOS).
Ensure on target results for OTD and CFR.
Forecast & DOS Management
Develop accurate demand forecasts by using a combination of external data and statistical forecasting, integrating insights gained via partnering with Sales, Commercial Planning, Marketing.
Support the monthly S&OP process by inputting to and analyzing the total forecast outlook for EU Europe.
Maintain 24-month operational forecast by item for Supply Planning.
Enhance and implement new tools / processes that can be used to improve the overall planning process.
Participate in the development of strategic plan and annual plan where needed.
Monitor DOS for key distributors, ensuring DOS is at target for key periods.
Monitor forecast accuracy for key distributors, ensuring KPI is met and minimal Supply Planning impact for forecast swings.
Distributor Management
Work closely with Distributor in setting the optimal inventory stock levels by SKU, taking freshness and historical bias trends into account, to reduce occurrences of OOS.
Ensure a robust & timely communication flow with Distributors for all SC related issues.
Contribute to driving improvement projects with Distributors in areas of Forecasting, Supply Planning, and Inventory.
NPD & Seasonal Support
Support the wider team on the development of NPDs and the launches of new co-manufacturers.
Input operational timelines, data, and context as needed for all projects.
Perform new item set up for forecast management.
Stock Management
Check and approve packaging and raw material write off charges related to discontinuation or replacement of items.
Closely monitor aging stock and take immediate action to reduce waste charges.
Work with sales team for opportunities for any aging stock.
In case of excess stock, co-ordinate with Supply Planner for possibility of re-packing it for US market or work with DDD team for liquidation plans.
Role Requirements :
Skills : Excel essentials : V-Look Up, Pivot tables, Sumifs. Strong verbal and written communication. Experience of project management useful.
Education : Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferred, but not a MUST. Master's degree / Supply Chain Management Diploma / APICS certification are a plus.
Experience : Minimum one year of demand / supply planning working experience. SAP user experience or equivalent is a plus.
