Responsibilities:
1. Co-work with sales team to produce bottoms up forecast by-sku by-month for a specific category.
2. Assist line manager to evaluate historical shipment patterns, use experience and statistical knowledge to maintain optimal models to represent the best future forecast pattern, and the most efficient forecast method to deliver best forecast accuracy.
3. Ensure appropriate inventory levels across all three DCs, establish and maintain safety stock settings, executing timely inventory replenishment, and managing inventory-related exceptions or issues.
4. Monitor shipments to ensure that goods are shipped on time. In the event of delays or deviations, trace shipments and follow up on undelivered goods.
5. Develop and maintain relationships with overseas suppliers. Ensure quality communications as well as troubleshoot issues.
6. Participates and supports the IBP process, attend planning related meetings.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related field; Supply Chain Certifications (APICS CPIM, CIRM or CSCP) preferred.
2. 3 – 5 years experience in FMCG Supply / Production Planning, Logistics, or operations field. Demand Planning experience is a plus.
3. Advanced Excel skills. Superior analytical skills & application of evaluative judgment for analysis of factual & qualitative information in complicated and/or novel situations.
4. Fast learner, good communicator and team worker
5. Advanced English skills both in writing and speaking