Supply Network Planning Associate Analyst

The DRP process is an automated process. The responsibility of the DRP planner is to identify, review & resolve exceptions, maintain accuracy, and 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 optimized and will continually update plans as and when demand or supply disruptions require it. 

• 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 skill s 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

• G ood numeric abilities;

• Demonstrated  proficiency in Microsoft Office:  Outlook,  Excel