SCP DRP Associate Planner

The DRP process is an automated process. The responsibility of the DRP planner is to identify, review & resolve exceptions, maintain accuracy & update DRP parameters.
The accountability of the role is to run the DRP process for a group of supply sourcing lanes so that efficient vehicle movements of product can be deployed to the right locations on time for target customer service to be achieved. The role holder will spend significant time parameterizing the Pro-link planning tool so that move recommendations are optimised and will continually update plans as and when demand or supply disruptions require it

This role will be recruited in GCC and as such there will be a level of initial ambiguity in activity as the processes are adopted across during transition. It is expected that the role will therefore require an initial flexibility of approach as processes are primarily fixed then shifted and improved over following strategy cycles.

• Responsible for maintaining & running the automated DRP process
• Responsible for inventory deployment, trans-shipments and deployment network design to ensure product arrives on time at the right place
• Responsible for leading the regional exception based planning process and driving continuous improvement
• Conduct root cause analysis for trans-ship, expedite losses and develop action plans through system and/or process improvement
• Work closely with customer service, demand, and supply planning to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Drive system utilization and feed loss tree insights into future enhancements
• Ensure lead times for deployment in the system are maintained and accurate
• Ensure safety stock settings are dynamically adjusted for finished goods
• Responsible for maintaining & running the automated DRP process
• Responsible for inventory deployment, trans-shipments and deployment network design to ensure product arrives on time at the right place
• Responsible for leading the regional exception based planning process and driving continuous improvement
• Conduct root cause analysis for trans-ship, expedite losses and develop action plans through system and/or process improvement
• Work closely with customer service, demand, and supply planning to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Drive system utilization and feed loss tree insights into future enhancements
• Ensure lead times for deployment in the system are maintained and accurate
• Ensure safety stock settings are dynamically adjusted for finished goods

Experience:

2 – 3 years in associated function.

Qualifications:
• University degree preferably engineering or logistics
• Experience in distribution planning or familiar Supply Planning tasks
• Proficiency in product category planning FMCG background preferred

Abilities:
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
• Problem solving know-how
• Strong Analytic skills
• Experience in using planning systems, BY- JDA preferred
• Experience in ERP (SAP) usage is a must
• Good numeric abilities;
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel