Supply Chain
Permanent
Job Description
Put people at the heart of everything you do.
At Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.
Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.
Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!
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What you'll do:
The Supply Planner for AP will play an instrumental role in ensuring the efficient flow of products throughout AP markets. This position requires a strategic mind focused on optimizing supply and distribution networks, ensuring timely product availability, and enhancing cost and service efficiencies across the supply chain.
In detail, you will:
Supply Planning & Optimization
- Ensure the creation, alignment, and execution of supply plans that bolster supply efficiency and guarantee product availability to meet the demand requirement.
- Ensure Master Data quality for accurate supply planning in SAP IBP.
- Deep dive into various sources of data, including demand planning, supply planning, and inventory to understand variances and detect possible gaps.
- Place orders towards factories and perform the follow-up until goods delivery.
- Analyze discrepancies in supply plans, drive discussions, and seek solutions to mitigate impacts.
- Anticipate capacity constraints and develop contingency plans to mitigate risks and ensure uninterrupted supply.
Inventory Management:
- Monitor and optimize inventory levels at regional distribution centers and hubs to ensure efficient inventory turnover and reduced holding costs.
- Collaborate with factories and teams in the markets to balance stock levels with demand, ensuring minimal excess and obsolete inventory.
- Drive initiatives focused on continuous improvement to streamline inventory, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
Distribution Strategy
- Design and refine distribution routes for timely and cost-effective deliveries.
- Coordinate with transportation and warehousing teams to maximize distribution efficiency.
Exception-Based Planning:
- In situations with supply hiccups, devise specialized plans to maintain product flow, liaising with all associated factories.
Factory Collaboration:
- Work closely with internal factories and Cross-BA teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished goods.
- Regularly follow-up with factories, ironing out any supply chain wrinkles that may arise.
- Collaborate with the team to implement supply and production plans according to the Business S&OP process.
Reporting & Collaboration:
- Track and report on key supply chain metrics such as service levels, backorders, inventory turns, and supplier performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between supply planning, demand planning, and production planning processes.
- Engage in the creation of in-depth analyses concerning Purchase Forecast Accuracy and MUR & MUC for factories.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders concerning supply and distribution matters.
- Collaborate with other departments including Purchasing, Logistics, Quality Control, and Production to ensure smooth product transitions.
- Regularly communicate supply and distribution performance, risks, and mitigation strategies
Systems & Tools:
- Utilize supply planning and optimization tools as SAP IBP to create, manage, and optimize supply plans for product availability.
- Stay updated with the latest supply chain technologies and tools that can be leveraged for enhanced planning capabilities.
Transition & Evolution:
- As the company gravitates towards centralized planning, play an integral role in the holistic planning process for all sales facets.
- Regularly request and provide feedback from team members and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement
Qualifications:
- University Degree in Supply Chain or Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain planning or related role ideally in a sales/manufacturing organization. Experience from home appliances industry is a strong plus.
- Professional certification i.e., ASCM (formerly known as APICS) CPIM or CSCP will be an added plus
- Working knowledge of Finance, Product Line, and sales.
- Excellent supply planning and financial planning skills are required which could be leveraged for planning system design.
- Great personal organization skills, attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines in the multicultural environment.
- Able to articulate complex concepts clearly (both written and in presentations)
- Able to work in a fast pace, results-oriented environment under minimal supervision.
- Curious and has the analytical skills needed to independently investigate issues, develop solutions, and articulate the associated business case.
- Ability to perform as part of a management team.
- Excel advanced user. Experience working with advanced supply chain planning tools (SAP-IBP, SAP-APO) and Power BI.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the Office (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & MS Projects)
- Fluency in English
Where you'll be:
You will be based in our Bangkok Office and report to Supply Planning Manager AP.
Benefits highlights:
- Medical & Life Insurance
- Discounts on Electrolux products and services
- Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment
As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.
Find out more:
https://www.electroluxgroup.com/en/
