Assistant Manager - Sales & Operations Planning

OVERVIEWEnsures that an optimal demand and supply balance is achieved that meets service levels in the most profitable manner. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssigns and priorities supply chain service levels to market/customer segments with Sales/Commercial. Supports the Demand Planning Manager in the creation of the statistical forecast and ultimate approved demand plan. Supports the Supply Planning Managers in the creation of the rough-cut capacity plan and ultimate approved supply plan including facilitating the Supply Review Meeting. Serves as the escalation point for issues that arise in the demand and supply planning processes.

Supports the Supply Planning and Warehouse team in the inventory strategy review and the generation of the inventory plan. Ensures the proper cascading of the S&OP Plan to all relevant parties post the Executive S&OP meeting. Prepare monthly Actual Sales and Forecast Report for Chairman. Prepare the monthly Pre-S&OP and Executive S&OP meetings. Accountable for weekly S&OE and ensure escalations from S&OE meetings are taken care of. Accountable for Marketing Sample Requisition planning.

Plan and manage allocated supply chain resources and demand processes to ensure that customer service targets are met at a minimum operating cost with optimum stock levels. Cooperate with sales, marketing, customer service personnel to deliver an accurate demand driven forecast plans. Any other duties or tasks as assigned by superior. REQUIREMENTSBachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Minimum 6 years relevant working experience in production planning and scheduling (PPC) in a manufacturing environment. Functional experience in Demand, Supply and Inventory planning. Knowledge of manufacturing process and target markets. Strong analytical skills.

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment is needed. Excellent leadership skills are required with a demonstrated ability to achieve results through motivating and developing others. Ability to influence and gain commitment at all levels of the organization.