Supply Chain Coordination: Facilitate demand and supply synchronization between manufacturing plants and the logistics team.
Cross-Functional Allocation: Coordinate inventory allocation strategies with Logistics, Marketing, and Sales departments.
Financial Acumen: Demonstrate a deep understanding of Working Capital and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
S&OP Leadership: Lead the monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align sales targets with production and supply capabilities.
Inventory Optimization: Manage stock parameters (e.g., Safety Stock, Reorder Point, EOQ) to balance product availability (fill rate) against inventory holding costs.
SLOB Management: Analyze and provide mitigation recommendations for Slow-Moving and Obsolete (SLOB) inventory or near-expiry stocks.
KPI Management: Take full accountability for key performance metrics, including Forecast Accuracy, Inventory Turnover Ratio (ITR), and Out of Stock (OOS) rates.
Qualifications
Minimum Bachelor's Degree (S1), preferably majoring in Industrial Engineering or other engineering disciplines.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Demand, Supply, and Inventory Control. Strong preference for candidates from the Cosmetics, FMCG, or Pharmaceutical industries.
At least 2 years of experience in a managerial role.
Expertise in inventory optimization techniques.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Power Query).
Hands-on experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP.
Proven analytical thinking, strategic planning, negotiation, and strong team leadership capabilities.
