Production/Supply Planner

Scope: - Translates the demand forecast generated by the Sales department into feasible production plans after aligning with the S& OP coordinator and brewing and packaging managers according to available capacities - Long term capacity planning to determine any potential bottlenecks - Plan, control and manage all packaging and raw materials availability on sites and in the central warehouse and the support of Excel worksheets and planning tools. - Controls Materials inventory Level (measure, review and monitor stock levels, identify and flag excess, obsolescence and expiration risks in an early stage) Functional Responsibilities: - Maintain master data and dynamic data in Future Master - Build ability to execute independently all relevant transaction in Future Master - Monitoring and evaluating the demand plans in collaboration with demand planner and S&OP coordinator - Plan production, material requirements and resources in collaboration with distribution manager production and packaging managers - Plan short-, mid - and long term packaging and production (brewing/mixing /distillation/wine making) - Share with packaging and production managers the daily production schedule, to assure it meets the demand priorities. - Capacity planning for long term, to determine the bottlenecks in the future, and set different scenarios to overcome these bottlenecks - Assure the availability of packaging & raw material, and track progress of deliveries - Liaise and build robust working relations with distribution, production and procurement staff - Supervision on the MRP process review and requisitions issue for existing materials: - Verification of materials requirements reflected in SAP (through MRP related transactions) - Review and validate SAP proposals for purchase requisitions - Ensure that the process of Issuing and releasing Requisitions on SAP is properly executed - Following up on requisition and order status in SAP - Following up on call-offs for contracted materials - Managing the monthly Supply Planning meeting within the S&OP process cycle - Supervising the Allocation of inter-site transfer for common materials - Conducting the planning for the Malting production, distribution and export - Managing the planning part of the NPI process - Follow-up and insure creation of new items in SAP (codes and MRP settings) - Follow-up and insure Bill of Materials is properly created in SAP - Support marketing in NPIs process - Ensure smooth phase-in phase-out of stocks to avoid scrapping and write-offs - Review and monitor materials stock levels and achieving the agreed upon levels to contribute positively to ABC's overall working capital objectives - Identify and flag excess, obsolescence and expiration risks in an early stage. - Play an advisory role in materials inventory related areas - Supervising the process of Raw and Packaging Material Scrap review and follow up till executed - Conducting the needed follow ups on the blocked stocks/waiting for inspection material - Measure and report material related Supply Chain performance indicators. - Measure and monitor the status of the open/pending requisitions and purchase orders Leadership Responsibilities: - Support the development and empowerment of the material planning through delegation, feedback and the creation of opportunities - Accountable for the short-, mid - and long term production plans, and lead the supply team to achieve and demonstrate flexibility and openness to change - Monitor performance, ensure SLAs and KPIs are met, and drive improvement - Take personal responsibility for decisions and outcomes, act with integrity and professionalism and take ownership of own development - Plan time and resources to ensure Sales and Marketing demand is met and exceptional customer service provided Functional Authority: (Job Grade 18 and above) - Deciding on Stock level policy, safety stocks and order frequencies

Education, Certifications and Licenses: - Bachelor degree in Business, financial, commercial, economical or Engineering, discipline - Qualifications in planning e.g. CPIM or CSCP Knowledge and Experience: - 4-5 years' experience in Supply Chain roles in international environment, preferably in FMCGs - Extensive experience, with advanced ERP systems, e.g. SAP and planning tools, e.g. Future Master Skills and Abilities: - High analytical skills - Very well organized and structural approach to track and solve problems - Details and quality oriented - High Persuasion and Negotiation skills - Excellent Communication skills - Pro-active - Team work oriented - Works efficiently with SAP, Future Master and spreadsheets Personal Qualities: (Jobholder's profile) - Independent - Self-starter - Hard worker - Critical and Challenging - Excellent Communicator in English language Preferable Qualifications: (not essential) - Holding CSCP , or CPIM certificates would be an asset - Education, Certifications and Licenses: - Bachelor degree in Business, financial, commercial, economical or Engineering, discipline - Qualifications in planning e.g. CPIM or CSCP Knowledge and Experience: - 4-5 years' experience in Supply Chain roles in international environment, preferably in FMCGs - Extensive experience, with advanced ERP systems, e.g. SAP and planning tools, e.g. Future Master Skills and Abilities: - High analytical skills - Very well organized and structural approach to track and solve problems - Details and quality oriented - High Persuasion and Negotiation skills - Excellent Communication skills - Pro-active - Team work oriented - Works efficiently with SAP, Future Master and spreadsheets Personal Qualities: (Jobholder's profile) - Independent - Self-starter - Hard worker - Critical and Challenging - Excellent Communicator in English language Preferable Qualifications: (not essential) - Holding CSCP , or CPIM certificates would be an asset