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Hybrid Demand & Supply Planning Supervisor-HK presso Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark ·  Taiwan-Taipei, Stati Uniti d'America · Hybrid

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Demand & Supply Planning Supervisor-HK

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.

Primary Location

Taiwan-Taipei

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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