Hybrid Assistant Manager - Central Planner (IN) bei Coats Group

Position Title: Assistant Manager - Central Planner 

Location: Bangalore

Role Purpose

• Responsible of grey thread supply by centrally planning the overall level of Supply and Inventory for D&F units.

Or

• Plan Supply in accordance with Coats Best Practice Supply Planning Definition
• Ensure focus on Lead-time, Service and Stock Targets
• Responsible for leading and coordinating activities of Inventory Management, Sales and Operations
• Planning, coordination with FG planning teams, Master Planning, Execution and Performance Management.

Principal Accountabilities and Key Activities

Data-

• Promote best practice within the network
• Develop skills and capability within the team, training of new team members
• Capacities, MRP Data integrity, Calendars, APO Custom Tables
• Ensure Integrity of the data pertaining to the forecast including Statistical forecasting parameters, demand history, factors driving SS, MRP Category classification
• Check Performance Vs Expected outcome across Planning and Scheduling Function

Process-
Senior Central Grey Thread Planner

Ÿ         Forecast revision, maintenance, and updates for numerous Asia markets with a monthly ordering process for grey thread.

Ÿ         Establish sourcing plans for the plants ordering grey thread from different vendors.

Ÿ         Measuring forecast accuracy for various manufacturing plants.

Ÿ         Perform different analysis, tasks, and support for Central planning with measurement of grey thread KPIs, stocks and planning.

Ÿ         Continuous control over movements, consumption, and necessary follow-ups

Ÿ         Necessary responses/ reactions to changes made by suppliers and reacting to any demand changes by optimizing stock levels/ projected stocks.

Ÿ         Review GT forecasts and action any necessary consumption overrides in SAP APO.

Ÿ         Supervise the Master data settings for grey thread items in SAP.

Ÿ         Followup and implementing necessary changes to sourcing matrix, changes to transportation lane settings.

Ÿ         Establish and maintain continuous and close communication with both vendors and customers.

Ÿ         Prepare list of unsatisfied sales orders and raw materials on the rationing list for daily information to Bulk Processing units and Customer service units.

Ÿ         Prepare Grey Thread Forecasting performance reports for Asia units.

Ÿ         Analyse vendor performance to highlight problem areas and continuously tune lead-time settings for procurement planning.

•       Support global/ regional new product introductions and coordinate mass changes in the area of Grey thread eg. Package changes
•       Analyse key KPIs monthly and draw up/ implement corrective actions to deliver both inventory (including SLOB) and service metrics.

Ÿ         Continuously keep oneself updated about the latest SOPs and processes related to Grey Thread Planning.

•       Take active part in the EuroAsia GT S&OP meetings, regularly leading the D&F section

People-

 Communicate with all relevant departments in relation to achieving Supply plan-

• Procurement
• GTS Planning Manager
• Suppliers
• Quality
• Manufacturing (required capacity moving forward)
• Within Supply Chain
• Global Master Data
• Grey Thread Supply Planners
• IT Support (Power User)

Education, Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Strong statistical and mathematical knowledge.
• Good communication skills (Superior in English).
• Good Excel knowledge.
• Good problem resolving skills
• Good skill to observe the relation between different areas

Desirable

• University Degree
• Relevant Supply Chain Qualification
• Supply chain qualification eg. APICS, Skill Dynamics
• Min 3-4 years of work experience in a similar 

At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you arepassionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.