supply planner

Floward

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 Floward
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 The Supply Planner will be responsible for efficiently converting demand forecasts into actionable supply plans across 8 countries with 17 operational centers. The role involves managing multiple purchases from global suppliers and coordinating transfers between operational centers to optimize stock availability. The planner will focus on ensuring the availability of products, reducing damage to perishables, and improving inventory turnaround. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of supply chain logistics, and the ability to work with perishable and non-perishable items with varying procurement frequencies.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Supply Planning and Execution:
 
 
 
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 Develop and execute supply plans based on demand forecasts to ensure optimal stock levels across all operational centers.
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 Coordinate and manage the purchasing process for frequently required perishable items such as flowers, chocolates, and cakes, as well as less frequent gifting items.
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 Optimize supply routes and distribution plans, ensuring cost efficiency and timely deliveries.
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 Collaborate with suppliers to ensure adherence to lead times and service-level agreements.
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 Manage stock transfers between operational centers to balance inventory levels and minimize waste.
 
 
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 Inventory Management
 
 
 
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 Monitor and analyze stock levels to prevent overstocking or stockouts, ensuring high product availability.
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 Implement strategies to minimize damage and wastage of perishable items through effective storage and handling practices.
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 Track and report on key inventory metrics, including inventory turnover rates and spoilage reduction.
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 Develop contingency plans for potential supply chain disruptions.
 
 
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 Supplier Coordination And Cost Efficiency
 
 
 
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 Liaise with a network of local and international suppliers to ensure timely procurement and delivery.
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 Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers to optimize cost efficiency and service levels.
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 Analyze supplier performance and identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
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 Ensure compliance with procurement policies and standards.
 
 
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 Data Management And Reporting
 
 
 
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 Utilize advanced Excel skills and ERP systems to manage procurement data efficiently.
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 Generate regular reports on supply performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
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 Conduct demand-supply reconciliation and support forecasting adjustments as needed.
 
 
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 Collaboration And Stakeholder Engagement
 
 
 
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 Work closely with the Demand Planning team to align supply plans with sales forecasts and market trends.
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 Collaborate with operations, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure smooth execution of supply plans.
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 Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to address supply challenges and recommend solutions.
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 Provide regular updates and insights to the Supply Chain and Procurement leadership team
 
 
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 Skills And Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
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 3 years of experience in supply planning, procurement, or related supply chain roles.
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 Experience in the flowers, gifts, or FMCG industry is preferred.
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 Supply Planning: 3 years of experience in demand and supply planning within an FMCG or retail environment. Experience with perishable goods will be a big bonus.
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 Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
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 3 years of experience in supply planning, procurement, or related supply chain roles.
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 Experience in the flowers, gifts, or FMCG industry is preferred.
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 Supply Planning: 3 years of experience in demand and supply planning within an FMCG or retail environment. Experience with perishable goods will be a big bonus.
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 Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel (advanced level).
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 Experience with ERP systems such as MS Dynamics or similar platforms.
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 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills &ndash; experience with BI tools is a plus
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 Inventory Control: Experience in managing inventory turnover, waste reduction, and supply chain optimization.
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 Supplier Management: Proven track record of working with local and international suppliers, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance.
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 Operational Efficiency: Ability to develop cost-effective supply plans and meet operational KPIs.
 
 
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 About Floward
 
 
 
 Founded in 2017, Floward is an online flowers and gifting company; we pride ourselves in creating a seamless experience for our customers and making sending flowers and gifts as enjoyable as receiving them. We source our flowers daily from the best growers and farmers around the world to create one of a kind stunning arrangements and plants that fit every occasion. We also partner with local and international brands to offer a wide range of gifts including chocolate, perfumes,
 
 
 cakes and more, coupled with our arrangements to create the perfect gift. Operating in 36 cities in nine countries across the MENA region and UK, we guarantee same- day delivery across the board through our own refrigerated fleet to ensure our arrangements arrive fresh to the customer.
 
 
 Website: https://www.floward.co
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Supply Planner

Groupe SEB

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 Type de contrat: 12 months | Fixed-term contract
 
 
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 Description du Groupe:
 
 
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 Close to you anywhere in the World
 
 
 
 Groupe SEB is the global reference for small domestic appliances, cookware and professional coffee with its portfolio of 35 emblematic brands such as Tefal, Seb, Rowenta, Moulinex, Calor, Lagostina, Krups, WMF. Present in 150 countries, we produce in more than 40 industrial sites and sell 11 products per second.
 
 
 We believe in the richness of diversity and aspire to create an inclusive and stimulating work environment where our more than 30,000 employees can grow and give their best.
 
 
 
 What we will achieve together :
 
 
 
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 Planning
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 MPS (Master Production Schedule)
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 Get inputs on the plan (Forecast, Opening stock, and Production Achievement)
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 Run the inputs to get the final plan numbers
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 RCCP (Rough Cut Capacity Plan)
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 Check capacity available to achieve the required plan (number of working days, number of workers, and number of machines)
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 MRP (Material Requirement Plan)
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 Run MRP to determine the needed material to achieve the production plan
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 Inputs of MRP:
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 Production Plan
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 Opening Stock
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 incoming orders
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 POs
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 Place POs for needed material (local and import)
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 Actualization Report
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 Make actualization report to determine achievement percentage, missed qty, and failure root cause
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 Follow up
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 Follow Up on incoming shipments (Local and Export) with the logistics team and make sure that delivery dates meet the required production plan
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 Follow up production plan with production teams to make sure that the plan is achieved daily and solve any sudden issues instantly
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 Follow-up updates occurred on BOM with the industrial team and make sure that real consumption meets with recorded consumption on the system
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 Follow-up price updates with the sourcing team to be considered in purchase orders
 
 
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 Bring your competencies :
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering
 
 
 Over 5 years&rsquo; Experience
 
 
 Planning skill
 
 
 Critical thinking
 
 
 Communication
 
 
 Analytical skill
 
 
 Detail Oriented
 
 
 Organization
 
 
 Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
 
 
 Excellent Knowledge of ERP systems
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SR Supply Planner SDA

Nestlé

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 Location: Egypt
 
 
 Full-time
 
 
 
 Position Summary
 
 
 
 To manage the supply network of the assigned area of the business by replenishing each dispatch point to meet customer service objectives while maintaining optimal stock cover that also takes into account distribution costs.
 
 
 
 A DAY IN THE LIFE &hellip;
 
 
 
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 Supply Planning: Analyze and evaluate the supply plan and net dispatch requirements to satisfy customer needs, taking into account the network complexity and supply constraints.
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 Load Planning: Plan and optimize mixed loads while considering transportation constraints.
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 Inventory Management: Balance the need for product availability against the need to minimize inventory costs to ensure optimum stocks of the right material in the right location.
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 Exceptions Management: Analyze exceptions to make business decisions (based on priorities or after arbitration) and adjust planning results accordingly. Establish production requirements for the short and long term and follow up on production plans.
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 Stock Policies: Establish stock policies for finished goods. Collaborate with planners of receiving markets to periodically review stock levels in domestic and receiving markets and proactively seek solutions for any deviations.
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 Volume Variance: Determine key issues with volume variance that may impact supply and highlight them to the MPS Planner by challenging existing logistics and supply planning processes and tools, implementing improvements to deliver tangible benefits (e.g., time savings, increased efficiencies), and monitoring requirements evolution.
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 Communication: Analyze and effectively communicate relevant information by highlighting all supply issues, detailing the impacts of proposed actions and related trade-offs, and ensuring that actions and supply plans are realistic and achievable in accordance with the business planning process.
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 Manufacturing Challenges: Regularly challenge manufacturing to manage lot sizes, cycle times, and R&amp;P inventory levels to drive optimum FG inventory levels. Support the Demand Planner (Domestic and IMS) to improve demand planning accuracy.
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 Sustained IMS Performance: Deliver sustained IMS performance.
 
 
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 ARE YOU A FIT?
 
 
 
 Three or more years of relevant operations experience in at least one of the following areas:
 
 
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 Factories
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 Production Foreign Trade
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 IMS Factory Logistics
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 Other Demand &amp; Supply Planning positions
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 OIT (Operations Improvement Team)
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Associate Manager, Demand & Supply Planning

PepsiCo

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 Overview
 
 
 
 The MRP Planner is responsible for planning and managing material requirements to ensure the timely availability of components and finished goods while optimizing inventory levels across European operations. The role supports production continuity, service level targets, and cost efficiency in line with company and regional supply chain strategies.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Manage and maintain the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process to ensure accurate demand and supply alignment
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 Create and release planned orders for raw materials, components, and semi-finished goods
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 Monitor inventory levels and take actions to prevent shortages, excess, and obsolescence
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 Collaborate closely with Procurement, Production, Logistics, and Demand Planning teams
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 Analyze demand forecasts, production plans, and BOM accuracy to improve MRP results
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 Follow up with suppliers on delivery schedules, lead times, and capacity constraints
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 Identify and resolve material availability issues impacting production or customer service
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 Maintain master data accuracy (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, MOQ) in ERP systems
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 Track KPIs such as service level, inventory turns, and planning adherence
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 Support continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain and planning processes
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 Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant European regulatory requirements
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field
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 2-5 years of experience in MRP, production planning, or supply planning (manufacturing environment preferred)
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 Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
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 Solid understanding of supply chain principles, inventory management, and planning parameters
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Prod Planning & Sched Asst Analyst

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 Overview
 
 
 
 Responsible for the end to end finished goods supply plan for defined manufacturing facilities to deliver target service, including translating the rough cut capacity plan, as an input from the network modeler, into a daily supply plan within the 0-16wks weeks horizon: Manages inventory and waste risks and creates the distribution plan. Additionally, supports operational planning and exceptional course correction.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Responsible for production plans creation Ensure delivery of an optimized cross-site manufacturing supply plan, that can be scheduled, to maintain the target stock holding of all SKU&rsquo;s to deliver service to BU&rsquo;s
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 Responsible for creating constrained capacity production plans within the planning horizon
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 Responsible for the review of detailed line scheduling plans
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 Responsible for inventory and business waste projections with the market.
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 Responsible for preparing an execute Supply Review for Platform/Hub as part of the monthly iS&amp;OP cycle
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 Monitor key service metrics and worst performers with Integrated Planning Lead and directors.
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 Analyse root-causes for worst performers and support on the definition of action plans
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 Integration point between Market and GBS
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 Enables product supply for the commercial change agenda:
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 Support NPD launches &amp; phase out changes by ensuring supply planning systems are set up in advance
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 Effectively communicate changes to the scheduling teams, &amp; the supply plan through the appropriate channels.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 University degree Engineering (preferred) Operations/Supply Chain/Logistics
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 Fluency in English is a Must
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 Minimum 1 Year Experience in Supply Planning role (incl. inventory mgmt.)
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 demonstrated understanding of planning cycle and ERP system
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 Analytical skills
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 Good numeric abilities.
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 Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel
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 Strong organization
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 Ability to make sense of complex data, extract and communicate key messages and decisions to be made
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Production Planning & Scheduling Assistant Analyst

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 Overview
 
 
 
 Responsible for the end to end finished goods supply plan for defined manufacturing facilities to deliver target service, including translating the rough cut capacity plan, as an input from the network modeler, into a daily supply plan within the 0-16wks weeks horizon: Manages inventory and waste risks and creates the distribution plan.
 
 
 Additionally, supports operational planning and exceptional course correction.
 
 
 This role will be recruited GBS as of 2023 and as such there will be a level of initial ambiguity in activity as the processes are adopted across during transition. It is expected that the role will therefore require an initial flexibility of approach as processes are primarily fixed tnen shifted and improved over following strategy cycles.
 
 
 In addition to the above, this role is responsible for the successful preparation of Supply Planning critical S&amp;OP monthly meeting: the SMR (Supply Management Review).
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Responsible for production plans creation Ensure delivery of an optimized cross-site manufacturing supply plan, that can be scheduled, to maintain the target stock holding of all SKU&rsquo;s to deliver service to BU&rsquo;s
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 Responsible to create constrained capacity production plans within the planning horizon
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 Responsible for the review of detailed line scheduling plans
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 Responsible for inventory and business waste projections with the market.
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 Responsible to prepare an execute Supply Review for Platform/Hub as part of the monthly iS&amp;OP cycle
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 Monitor key service metrics and worst performers with Integrated Planning Lead and directors.
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 Analyse root-causes for worst performers and support on the definition of action plans
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 Integration point between Market and GBS
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 Enables product supply for the commercial change agenda:
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 Support NPD launches &amp; phase in/phase out changes by ensuring supply planning systems are set up in advance
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 Effectively communicate changes to the scheduling teams, &amp; the supply plan through the appropriate channels.
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 Leading on tracking JDA recommendations, planning QTY&rsquo;s and production performance on a weekly basis per site/item to ensure appropriate root cause and corrective actions for any VF impact.
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 Leading supply control preparation cycle and consolidating region capacity/DOH charts, potential risks and corrective actions on weekly basis.
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 Leading on daily PSA consolidation for full west europe snacks cluster.
 
 
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 NEW : SMR preparation focus:
 
 
 Preparation work entails 3 key activities, to be completed in a timely manner and in close coordination with BU Demand Fulfillment teams and Sector Capacity Planning teams.
 
 
 1- Data preparation
 
 
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 Secure readiness and accuracy of all data needed for critical JDA updates (calendars, production rates, external forecast&hellip;)
 
 
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 2- SMR template / plan preparation
 
 
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 Perform Cycle over Cycle analysis to understand changes from previous cycle
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 Prepare SMR plan using Blue-Yonder S&amp;OP standard template, applying all necessary configuration changes, capacity and supply overlays. Work on different scenarios to maximise supply and achieve KPI targets.
 
 
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 3- SMR deck preparation and handover
 
 
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 Run first and second pass plan analysis to identify and solve issues upfront
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 Prepare SMR deck as per standard template, including all visuals and actions/decision to make
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 Lead SMR handover meeting to Demand Fulfillment and Capacity Planning teams
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 Gather feedback from SMR and do the necesary preparaction activities and system setup for the following cycle.
 
 
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 As we roll-out our Global IBP standards across the sector, this role will be key to transition preparation into O9 new system. Data inputs and overall preparation process will remain as per above.
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Graduate degree Engineering (preferred) //Supply Chain/Logistics
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 Fluency in English is a Must
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 Any relevant industry specific Certifications/Memberships (desirable)
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 Minimum 1 Year Experience in Supply Planning role (incl. inventory mgmt.)
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 Experience of planning in supply planning tools - / Prolink
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 Analytical skills
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 Masters planning methodologies, optimization etc
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 Very good collaboration skills and ability to interact with multi-cultural teams spread across geographies
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 Experience in ERP (SAP) usage must have
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 Good numeric abilities;
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 Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel
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 Strong organization
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 Ability to make sense of complex data, extract and communicate key messages and decision to be made
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Production Planning & Scheduling Associate Analyst

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 Overview
 
 
 
 In this role as a
 
 Production Planning Associate Analyst
 
 , you will manage the end-to-end finished goods supply plan for assigned manufacturing sites across EMEA. Your work ensures product availability, stable service to the markets, and smooth production execution. You will translate short- and mid-term capacity inputs into a clear, daily production plan and help teams stay aligned when exceptions or changes appear.
 
 
 If you enjoy connecting data, solving planning challenges, and collaborating with teams across different countries, this role is for you.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 What You Will Do
 
 
 
 
 Production &amp; Supply Planning
 
 
 
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 Build and maintain the weekly and daily production plan within the 0-16-week horizon.
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 Balance capacity, materials, and inventory targets to deliver service for all SKUs.
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 Review detailed line-scheduling plans and ensure they are executable.
 
 
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 Inventory &amp; Performance
 
 
 
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 Monitor inventory levels and anticipate risks like shortages, overstocks, or waste.
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 Track key service metrics and identify &ldquo;worst performers.&rdquo;
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 Support analysis of root causes and help define simple, actionable recovery plans.
 
 
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 Cross-Functional Collaboration
 
 
 
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 Work closely with production, logistics, procurement, and quality teams to resolve constraints.
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 Serve as a key planning connection between local markets and regional EMEA teams.
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 Communicate supply-plan updates clearly to scheduling teams and partners.
 
 
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 Change &amp; New Projects
 
 
 
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 Support new product launches, transitions, and phase-in/phase-out processes.
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 Ensure planning systems and master data are ready before changes go live.
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 Share updates proactively through the right planning and communication channels.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
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 Fluent in English - collaborative, open communicator, and comfortable working with teams from different cultures.
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 2-3 years of experience in Production Planning, Supply Planning, Materials Planning, or a similar role.
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 Proficiency in Excel (intermediate level - formulas, analysis, pivot tables).
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 ERP System Knowledge (SAP, Oracle, IBP or related)
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 Understanding of planning fundamentals such as MRP, capacity planning, and inventory management
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 Able to stay organized, adapt to changes, and manage competing priorities.
 
 
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 Why this role?
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll be part of a diverse, regional planning team, contributing directly to product availability across EMEA. This role offers exposure to cross-market operations, opportunities to learn from experienced planners, and the chance to grow into more advanced planning or network roles.
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Production Planning Associate Analyst

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