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Job Title:
Unilever International Supply Planning Assistant Manager
Department:
Unilever International
Profession:
Supply Chain
Location:
Korea
Main Job Purpose:
Responsible for leading the overall supply planning function in Unilever International.
Key job scope includes:
Operational Supply Planning
Sourcing Network Optimization
Inventory Planning
Demand Planning
Key Accountabilities:
Operational Supply Planning:
Periodically liaise with sourcing units to review supply plans against confirmed customer orders
Consolidate supply plans from all sourcing units and share with customer service team
Identify short-term capacity issues and highlight the same to the business. Prepare contingency plans by offering products from alternate SUs
Loss Tree Analysis for all the non-supplied orders (e.g. forecast led loss, capacity led loss, material issues, etc.
Ensure successful implementation of Innovations on time in full (OTIF)
Monitor and lead the offshore supply planning operations.
Sourcing Network Optimization
Sign off the UI sourcing strategy with the global supply chain team.
Work with UI finance and Global Supply Chain teams to identify opportunities for sourcing network optimization basis predefined selection criteria (service, cost, etc)
Drive supply chain cost reduction through sourcing network optimization.
Inventory Planning
Define the planning strategies at a ‘Customer–Sourcing Unit–SKU’ combination basis forecast and service criteria (Make to Forecast vs. Make to Order).
Define stock replenishment guidelines and ordering frequency based on different planning cycles for each sourcing unit
SLOB management: Highlight slow moving and non-moving stocks to the business to take appropriate actions for disposal.
Demand Planning:
Develop and implement end-to-end supply chain strategies that align with business objectives, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products
E2E execution of Demand Planning Team Strategy
Collaboration with CD, Marketing, Finance to incorporate key initiatives into the demand forecast
Leads S&OP, Forecasting and Promotion Planning to ensure all functions are aligned to business plan
Monitor and manage pro-actively for NPD launches, portfolio changes, promotions and other events
Optimal use of demand planning support systems (Anaplan)
Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor supply chain performance, track product development milestones, and measure success
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline supply chain processes, reduce lead times, and enhance operational efficiency
Professional Skills:
ESSENTIAL
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or supply chain
PREFERRED
Candidates with APICS certification
Experience Required:
ESSENTIAL
4 to 5 yrs experience in Supply Chain out of which at least 2 yrs in supply planning
Strong analytical skills
Strong Interpersonal skills
PREFERRED
FMCG experience
Travel:
Minimal
Contacts:
Internal:
Sourcing Units
UI Supply Chain Team (Demand Planner & Customer Service teams)
Category Supply Chain team (global and clusters)
Business (CD, Marketing, Finance, etc.)
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