Supply Chain Planning Supervisor

Overview:

• The role will proactively coordinate and execute the project/programme test, validation and signoff activities to complete the rollout roadmap and objectives/deliverables specifically for the IBP project.
• Within Europe Supply planning (CCC Hub based role), we are looking for a Supply Planning Regression test Subject Matter Expert to act as the key stakeholder to support the migration of SWE o9 pilot version to the global build version and tenant
• The role will act as focal point between transformation program teams/sector and local CCC organization, providing training and coaching to the CCC planning teams

Responsibilities:

• Align and coordinate activities within CCC to meet sector programme rollout plan
• Prepares reporting on progress, blockers, hotspots and escalations to CCC & Sector SP/CP team
• Supports creation of transition activity plans for CCC/Rco teams
• Proactively representes CCC SP team on project meetings, calls, steerco

• Act as Regression Test SME, acquiring the knowledge, taking trainings and getting exposure to the different systems involved within the transition in scope (SAP, o9, BY, etc)
• Responsible to deliver all required testing activities (such as Data validation, SIT, UAT) to ensure the transformation capability/functionality is fit for purpose
• Responsible to document all bugs, issues and functional gaps of pilot product vs aspirational design
• Responsible to drive a parallel run of legacy solution and new capability/functionality, securing process continuity
• Deliver the formal signoff of solution compliance, to finish parallel run and/or exit hypercare phases
• Coordinate with CoE and sector transformation on functional support required to meet programme timing/scope
• Build & document internal knowledge base to support CCC training plans to target audience

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Engineering /Supply Chain/Logistics or related field)
• Fluent in English – Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience and proficiency on:

o Supply Planning function (incl. inventory management, DRP, MRP)
o Well versed in supply planning tools – eg Manugistics / Prolink
o Knowledge on IBP process.
o Masters planning methodologies, optimization etc
o Experience in ERP (SAP) usage, nice to have

• Project management skills, experience with PMO tools & processes
• Ability to network, collaborate & interact with people spanning different geographies, functions and organizational level
• Strong analytic & diagnostic skills – Feel comfortable working with complex, fragmented data to drive insights
• Considerable experience in running business performance reporting/analysis: be able to connect the dots across the SC key metrics spectrum
• Excellent organization skills and autonomy, ability to deal with multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Well versed in modern reporting and analytics tools and technologies (constant upskilling mindset)
• Ability to think strategically and translate complex concepts into understandable and actionable items
• Good social, communication and influencing skills
• 3-5 years supply chain experience