Overview
This role will be handling the planning for the import and export for GMD and Quaker and other snacks imports.
Responsibilities
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Main interface between the business and the co-manufacturers & Cupar with respect to production planning and execution
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Manages, tracks, controls and report the total manufacturing cost / budget (COGS and storage cost) on regular basis ensuring to meet the plan
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Owns the manufacturing orders placement considering the different product delivery lead times.
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Leads the monthly QSR meeting to ensure volumes submitted for the following month matches financial forecast.
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Leads the S&OP monthly connect with PNT manufacturing, commercial team, and the finance team.
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Develops, aligns and tracks the production plans / execution with all the supply sources and all the other stakeholders.
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Governs the indirect material forecasting and supply for the co-man’s suppliers.
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Owns the deployment planning cycle to ensure on time in full order delivery
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Set and execute the importation of new innovations from different supply sources.
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Lead the GMD agenda on registering new SKUs and setting up new customers from different sourcing such as USA, UK, etc.
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Follow up on the production and logistics for STAX, Forno and other imports.
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Update weekly and monthly the dashboards using PowerBI.
Qualifications
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University graduate in Supply Chain or Engineering
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Experience in a fast-paced supply chain environment, with 3-5 years of experience in planning and S&OP cycle management.
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High analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Experience of working with SAP system is critical.
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Excellent communication skills and being fluent in English is a must.
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Be capable of working effectively in a cross functional environment, and with multiple organizations and nationalities.
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Ability to manage multiple, and complex tasks.
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Results orientated and commitment to achieve objectives.
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Customer service and documentation experience would be beneficial.
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Background in manufacturing is a plus.