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Job Title Supply Planner

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At Chalhoub, we deliver excellence everyday!Working as a supply planner you willmanage and lead the validation of demand signals through data analytics. Usinghistorical data, statistical models, and forecast information from Sales, Marketing as well as business knowledge askey inputs to validating demand. You will bedirectly responsible for ensuring processes are in place to drive forecast accuracy and meet KPIs.Demand Planning SupportReview planning and forecasting outputs and communicate KPIs to relevant team membersWork closely with Demand Planners to understand expected forecastsAssist in the development of the Demand Plan where needed determine what is required in the demand, supply and inventory plans to support business needsSupport demand team in the mitigation of specific factors (demand drivers, supply constraints) relevant within the category which must be carefully managed in the S&OP processSupport any action plans involving price adjustmentsInventory Management & Fulfilment:Develop and test different options for stock , composition and age profile and recommend optimum stock model to support agreed Demand and business plansImplement inventory strategies based on cost benefit analysis as defined by the strategic objectives and goalsSet KPIs that align with multiple stakeholders' objectives for inventory optimization to attain short term and long term goalsLead supply planning efforts across functions to optimally fulfill business needs, including leading the S&OP process where requiredIdentify supply constraints which are business critical and work with supply partners to try and improve them to enable improved planning, inventory and service levelsIdentify gaps in current supply or Demand plans and propose remedial actionLeverage order generation algorithms to ensure stock availabilityMonitor supply planning adherence to demand planCommunicate to all relevant stakeholders about adherence to agreed inventory levels to ensure maintenance of performance and immediate response to developing issuesIdentify constraints and options on available space and alert the business to impending issuesDevelop suppliers to achieve capability levels required to support our businessSecure supplier involvement in internal company initiatives where relevant (joint planning and stock management, new product development etc) to give the business a strategic advantageLead the specification and agreement of KPIs and SLAs with key suppliers ensuring legal complianceConduct an assortment of negotiations to accomplish organization objectivesSourcingCreate options for contracting, sourcing, relationships or risk improvement, using the category sourcing frameworksAssist in the setting of sourcing strategies to develop new and emerging sources of supplyValidate assumptions and robustness of sourcing strategiesAssess existing and prospective suppliers' capabilities against evolving business needs and ensure that the business has an adequate and sustainable supply baseEnsure gaps in current and/or potential capabilities are clearly identified and plans are developed to deal with themLogisticsPartner with Group Logistics and Group Legal to determine the appropriate standard Incoterms approach to use for each type of cargo and address any violations or code of ethics breachManage the transportation of a portfolio of different cargo types including optimising fleets and maintaining a distribution networkChallenge selected methods of transportation and recommend alternative approachesPrepare back-up transportation routes to mitigate any potential risksEstablish storage strategies and plans set KPIs to ensure transactions, costs, and health and safety strategy expectations are metOptimize stock allocation in warehousesSelect the appropriate options to maximise efficiency and service levelsEnsure strategies, resources and business processes are developed and in place to accommodate inventory returns and ensure inventory planning adjustments are made accordinglyPartner with internal stakeholders to identify secondary markets or disposal facilities for unsold goodsCost Management & AnalysisApply cost modelling techniques to internal flow of money and explain implications on revenue to managementImplement financial analysis methods such as cost volume profit and cost/price modelsIdentify, propose and, if required, implement agreed changes of portfolio mix in order to optimise the price/mix ratioAssess sources of supply and costs using multitiered supply chain costing approaches and apply them throughout the life of a supply agreementIdentify and implement, where required, opportunities to reduce cost and/or supply riskAssess macro-economic factors impacting the costs of products and follow trends to identify potential issues and opportunitiesLeverage market data to analyse any type of external risk (macro-economic risks, foreign exchange risk) and recommend action plan to mitigate risksDesign a framework on the acceptable levels of risk for the business in coordination with the business leadershipSupply Chain PlanningCollaborate with key stakeholders to establish KPIs for networkLead complex design and optimization studies and implementationPerform basic activities to manage the space at the location using siloed solutions (e.g. Excel, Access, CAD, etc.)SCWhat you'llneed tosucceedGreat understanding of each of the major IncotermsUnderstand how international trade works and knowledge of the ICC governing body and its official guidelines and terminologiesWorking experience with space optimisation techniquesGreat understanding of the various techniques of handling inbound and outbound cargoesUnderstanding of multi-tiered supply chain costing modelsGreat knowledge of macro-economics factorsBasic knowledge of network design parameters and counterbalancing metricsComprehensive understanding of network optimization frameworks and software capabilitiesAble to lead top-to-top risk mitigation discussions with key supply partnersGood understanding of major project management methodologyAble to lead cross-functional/organizational project teamsFamiliar with the DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyse-Improve-Control) methodology of Six Sigma and with important problem solving and kaizen (continuous improvement) tools and techniques such as FMEA, fishbone analysis etc.Strong understanding of present and up-and-coming technologies to accelerate the value of SCMGeneral awareness of procurement systems used within the industry and in-depth knowledge of current organization's systemGeneral awareness of demand planning systems used within the businessExperience in warehouse and transportation management systems is a big plus2+ years of experienceUniversity degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain or any relevant fieldWhat we can offer youWith us,you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employeediscounts. To view all our perks and benefits,

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