INTRODUCTION
A top international manufacturer is seeking a Supply Planner! The role will provide Planning for relevant categories of products for Japan and be responsible for ensure the best possible product availability for customer service and sales support throughout the Company, at the lowest cost.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Stock level management for the appropriate category, ensure appropriate Stock level control to support customer service and achieve business objectives for sales and Stock level
Daily control of 3rd party business arrangements for inbound freight and operations
Ensure the cost effective and Import
Propose improvement /re-engineering processes to create a flexible responsible supply chain and excellent customer service at a low cost
Review and update inventory data and latest sales information between internal/3rd party systems as well as tools to monitor product availability to ensure required service level.
Drive improvements within the 3rd party/IG (PO) process to contribute towards the achievement of the optimization of the process, customer service and supply chain efficiencies and inventory level reductions.
Monitoring of vender performance related to promotional activities and events before, during and after the indicated periods.
Work with sales and marketing to ensure reduction in an obsolescence level on promotional materials and finished goods
Negotiate freight & landed (import/export) costs for all imported finished goods and ensure optimization of container utilization.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- 3 years minimum supply planning
- data management, material and capacity planning, customs clearance
- 3 years minimum progressive planning/ logistics management experience
PREFERRED SKILLS
- progressive planning/ logistics management experience in a fast moving production planning