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Supply Planner AP

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management

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In short

Electrolux Group is seeking a Supply Planner for their APMEA region, based in Bangkok, Thailand. This full-time, permanent role focuses on optimizing supply chain efficiency, ensuring product availability, managing inventory, and refining distribution strategies. The ideal candidate will have a University Degree, at least 5 years of supply chain planning experience, and proficiency with tools like SAP IBP.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the creation, alignment, and execution of supply plans to bolster supply efficiency and guarantee product availability.
  • Ensure Master Data quality for accurate supply planning in SAP IBP.
  • Deep dive into data sources to understand variances and detect possible gaps.
  • Place orders towards factories and perform follow-up until goods delivery.
  • Analyze discrepancies in supply plans, drive discussions, and seek solutions to mitigate impacts.
  • Anticipate capacity constraints and develop contingency plans.
  • Monitor and optimize inventory levels at regional distribution centers and hubs.
  • Collaborate with factories and market teams to balance stock levels with demand.
  • Drive initiatives for continuous improvement to streamline inventory, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
  • Design and refine distribution routes for timely and cost-effective deliveries.
  • Coordinate with transportation and warehousing teams to maximize distribution efficiency.
  • Devise specialized plans to maintain product flow in situations with supply hiccups.
  • Work closely with internal factories and Cross-BA teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished goods.
  • Regularly follow-up with factories, ironing out any supply chain wrinkles.
  • Collaborate with the team to implement supply and production plans according to the Business S&OP process.
  • Track and report on key supply chain metrics such as service levels, backorders, inventory turns, and supplier performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between supply planning, demand planning, and production planning processes.
  • Engage in the creation of in-depth analyses concerning Purchase Forecast Accuracy and MUR & MUC for factories.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders concerning supply and distribution matters.
  • Collaborate with other departments including Purchasing, Logistics, Quality Control, and Production.
  • Regularly communicate supply and distribution performance, risks, and mitigation strategies.
  • Utilize supply planning and optimization tools as SAP IBP to create, manage, and optimize supply plans.
  • Stay updated with the latest supply chain technologies and tools.
  • Play an integral role in the holistic planning process for all sales facets as the company gravitates towards centralized planning.
  • Regularly request and provide feedback from team members and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement.

Requirements

  • University Degree in Supply Chain or Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain planning or related role ideally in a sales/manufacturing organization.
  • Working knowledge of Finance, Product Line, and Sales
  • Excellent supply planning and financial planning skills.
  • Great personal organization skills, attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines in the multicultural environment.
  • Ability to articulate complex concepts clearly (both written and in presentations).
  • Ability to work in a fast pace, results-oriented environment under minimal supervision.
  • Being curious and has the analytical skills needed to independently investigate issues, develop solutions, and articulate the associated business case.
  • Ability to perform as part of a management team.
  • Experience working with advanced supply chain planning tools (SAP-IBP, SAP-APO).
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of the Office (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & MS Projects).
  • Fluency in English is a must, both verbal and written.
  • Experience in utilizing (SAP ECC, SAP APO/SAP IBP, SAP BI, Power BI).
  • Should be an Excel advance user.

Desired Qualifications

  • Professional certification i.e., ASCM (formerly known as APICS) CPIM or CSCP will be another plus point.
  • Appliances industry is a big plus.
  • Additional Languages is a plus.

Benefits

  • Medical & Life Insurance
  • Discounts on Electrolux products and services
  • Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment
#Supply Chain#Logistics#Planning#Inventory Management#Distribution#SAP#APMEA
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Company

Electrolux Group

Job Posted

3 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Bangkok, Thailand

Qualification

Bachelor

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