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In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Distribution Planner to manage and optimize the distribution of products across our supply chain network. The information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and implement distribution plans to ensure optimal inventory allocation across multiple locations
Analyze demand forecasts, sales trends, and inventory data to maintain appropriate stock levels
Co-ordination of all planning activities, resources and focus for assigned area, customer, products and plant
First point of contact / escalation point for any issues, queries and questions for assigned area
Daily scheduling of new demands in SAP within 48hrs
Create and maintain supply orders in line with demands
Maintain date accuracy on orders
Track internal and external supply orders to ensure they ship on time
Manage and escalate any shipment delays that may affect customer ship dates
Ensure supply is available on time to make physical shipment to the customer
Communicate with logistics and external parties to provide updates on incoming supply, expediting the process where possible
Participate in regular meetings with the Logistics team key stakeholders to ensure materials are available to meet the daily/weekly shipment plan and the customer required date
Analyze safety stocks, lead times, shipping routes and forecast to provide recommendations to Demand Planning
Analyze and report on slow moving inventory
Maintain planning master data to ensure accurate planning and replenishment
Identify changes to Planning master data through periodic review of data and performance
Maintain planning process and ERP systems utilizing global best practice
Maintain work instructions and procedure documents in defined and controlled manner
Co-ordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure efficient and timely processing of inventory and orders
Manage inventory replenishment using agreed methodology and tools to delivery exceptional customer service, efficient logistics operations and minimized inventory
Accurately and effectively communicates to Team Members, Manager, Customer Service, Sales and Product Management issues and opportunities
Raise any performance issues regarding resources with Distribution Planning Supervisor to be addressed
Pro-actively monitor and report expected out of stocks and deviations for defined KPI’s, focusing on root causes and issue resolving
Completes other duties as assigned by Superiors
Requirements:
Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent
Preferably with 5 years’ experience in a supply chain environment
Proficiency in supply chain management software and ERP systems SAP, SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning)
Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CPIM, CSCP)
Planner/material controller experience in a systems driven environment
Problem solving attitude - analytical
Fluent in written and verbal English
Maintaining excellent customer service levels under pressure/stress-resistant
Excellent communication skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions