The Position
Oversees, manages, and steers all demand planning activities for customers across a range of SKUs and product categories and thereby coordinates cross-functional inputs from sales and marketing and other sources to ensure optimized service levels and efficient inventory management.
Manage escalation of potential supply interruption & its supply allocation within the ROPU.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Manage replenishment planning activities within the ROPU by:Perform net requirement planning & coordinate with global suppliers on the timely shipment and delivery of the requirements.
Coordinate input to SIC in case of supply interruption.
Coordinate bottleneck & supply allocation (if required) in collaboration with ROPU Commercial Operations/Marketing and SNT/GSCM - Maintain SKU replenishment master data with the alignment & agreement with local OPUs (Safety Stock, minimum order size (EOQ), Demand and Shipment Consolidation, mode of transportation)
- Manage the collaborative forecasting and replenishment process to align Boehringer Ingelheim and customer plans on key events.
- Pro-actively manage the alignment of APO with global CSCM contacts.
- Coordinate demand planning part of the product life cycle:During launch: to ensure in time forecast allocation.
On site transfers: to ensure phase in/out forecast, coordinate supply with PSM & validation of stockpiling if needed, master data creation/deactivation in various systems (i.e.: GRP, Futurcast/JDA)
During phase out: to ensure forecast phase out as per depletion of the inventory. - Pivotal role working within S&OP cycle, facilitating the creation a robust demand forecast at SKU level across the operating horizon, by working closely with commercial and supply chain contacts.
Requirements
- University degree Bachelor or equivalent, supply chain major and/or MSc / MBA would be an advantage.
- Certificates (preferred): APICS/CPIM
- Proven capability in Demand Planning management in life science industry with at least 5 years’ experience (experience in Pharmaceuticals or Fast Moving Consumer Goods industries is preferable)
- Experience in Demand Planning and Sales and Operations Planning within a manufacturing environment.
- A good track record of work within Supply Chain or Commercial functions
- In-depth understanding of and/or experience in supply chain management and systems
- Have experienced to run/facilitate Sales & Operations Planning
- Extensive knowhow in SAP APO and MS Excel are a must - analytics and mass data processing.
- Excellent analytical capabilities to interpret information and reports
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Ability to manage complexity whilst being comfortable with ambiguity
- Proficient in English
- Excellent communication skills, influencing skills.
- Excellent in business partnering
- Effective negotiator with excellent presentation skills (oral and written)
