Hybrid Demand & Supply Planning Supervisor-HK en Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark · Taiwan-Taipei, Estados Unidos De América · Hybrid
- Oficina en Taiwan-Taipei
Job Description
Demand Planning:
- Responsible to develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using statistical models, historical data, market analysis, and input from sales and marketing teams for Hong Kong.
- Work closely with local supply chain leads, regional sales, marketing, and finance teams to gather necessary information for demand planning activities.
- This role involves analysing market trends, collaborating with various departments, and optimizing inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs.
- Adjust forecasts based on changes in market conditions, promotional activities, and customer behaviour.
- Lead the S&OP process to ensure alignment between demand forecasts, supply plans, and financial goals.
- Present demand plans and scenarios to senior management for decision-making.
- Work towards standardization of demand planning processes/templates for respective markets.
- Work closely with Supply chain leads, local sales & marketing to provide inputs to the quarterly forecast process (DQF/MQF/JQF/SQF) and submit to the Supply planning leads for RCP process.
- Generate regular reports on forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and demand variability for stakeholders.
- Own the metrics & lead the reporting on key KPIs like Demand vs Financial Recon, Forecast Accuracy & Forecast BIAS for respective market.
- Utilize demand planning software (P10) and advanced analytics tools to enhance forecasting accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborate with global demand planning leaders & COE teams to promote best practices in Asia.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with demand variability, supply disruptions, and market changes.
Supply Planning:
- Responsible for the Supply planning for Hong Kong by coordinating with the Mill planning team.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
- Implement inventory control strategies to improve turnover rates and reduce holding costs.
- Responsible for ensuring timely delivery of products by raising purchase orders to the mill planning team and collaborating with various departments to meet business goals and customer demands.
- Oversee the inventory/supply/capacity/SPI/RCP weekly, monthly & quarterly processes for market.
- Responsible for delivering the key KPIs like Inventory/OTIF/SMOB for respective markets.
- Adjust schedules as to accommodate changes in demand, supply disruptions, or production issues.
- Leading the communications with Country supply chain leaders for smooth planning and escalation management across markets.
- Integration of planning processes & systems during the transition phase of merging BTB and BTC businesses across markets.
- Executing & establishing the right planning processes in collaboration with the country SC leaders.
- Key stakeholder in the S&OP process to balance demand & supply and highlight the gaps.
- Coordinate with production teams to develop and execute production schedules align with forecasts.
- Ensure that production plans are feasible and efficient, considering capacity constraints and lead times.
- Identify potential capacity constraints and develop strategies to address them.
- Perform capacity analysis for respective markets and indulge with Asia Mills/regional or global ECMs for sourcing opportunities.
- Build and maintain collaboration with other planning leaders for exports from the Mills to the other markets.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings within the supply chain.
- Develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain risks, such as disruptions, delays, and shortages.
- Monitor and address potential risks proactively to ensure business continuity.
- Analyse data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.