APAC Planning Hub Planner

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, execute, and keep maturing the Planning Processes for the assigned OpCos in her/his scope:

1. Demand Planning:

• Cleanse sales history and generate accurate statistical forecast for Beer and beverages
• Define the best forecast method according to demand segmentation to improve accuracy
• Supports the forecast collaboration process (frequency, time frames and detail level)
• Facilitate demand plan commitment; control and deploy demand plan execution, etc.

2. Supply Planning:

• Model the adequate depots’ replenishment with Finished Products
• Plan Packaging and Semi-Finished Production (Brewing, Maturation and Mixing)
• Plan Material Resource Requirements (MRP) for both imported and locally sourced goods

3. S&OP: generate analysis of demand and supply plans in order to ease decisions in S&OP meetings

• Drive engagement and planning competencies build in the assigned OpCos
• Propose and follow up indicators in order to trigger actions to improve Planning results (TPM approach)
• Support the delivery of the accurate Planning benefits to the assigned OpCos in a sustainable manner
• Manage the expectations of the OpCo internal stakeholders from Planning function
• Identify and translate benchmarks in processes and practices from other OpCos in order to further enrich and innovate the Planning operations of OpCos in her/his scope
• Participate in multi-OpCos project teams related to the Planning function, driving business cases and improvements in various areas of Planning
• Lead or participate in training and masterclasses for the Planning teams of the OpCos in her/his scope while promoting good practices, learning and strengthening the Planning capabilities
• Contributes to the new deployments of OpCos to the APAC Regional Planning Hub

Experience / Skills Qualifications:

• 3 years of job experience in Supply Chain, at least half of it in Planning
• Bachelor/ Master in Supply Chain Management is a plus
• Good organizational skills; able to prioritize
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills
• Stakeholder Management and engaging others without formal authority
• Experience of working in a dynamic environment of global FMCG companies is a plus
• IT literacy: Excel skills and experience working in FuturMaster tool are a plus