Planning and Logistics Manager
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Industry: | Logistics, 3PL, Freight Forwarding & Supply Chain, Logistics & Supply Chain |
| Expertise: | Supply Chain & Logistics, Operations |
| Salary: | 100-150k |
| Job published: | 6/9/2023 |
| Job ID: | V-39314-1 |
Our Client is a leading multinational Cookware Manufacturer with its Headquarters in Europe and a growing presence in Thailand and throughout Asia.
This is an excellent opportunity to become a key player in the Team and become part of an exciting journey in a truly International environment.
They are seeking a Logistics and Planning Manager to take care of their expanding Asian Hub.
Responsibilities
• Manage the Planning and Logistic team for the Asian Hub
• Accountable for target stock management, according to Group rules and guidance
• Measure performances and report inventory KPIs.
• Collect forecasts and drive S&OP meetings.
• Follow inventory level and improvement plans.
• Report divergences versus the Business Plan with possible actionable information
• Maintain a constant relationship with the sales, marketing, finance, sourcing and manufacturing teams to understand the demand forecasting drivers.
• Enforce facts and figures driven discussions with the Markets about forecasts using historical data, seasonality, market trends, special offers, budgets….
• Help to improve the forecasts accuracy (statistical models, measurements)
• Manage Inventory: ensure products availability and high rotation
• Communicate the product inventory strategies (high runners, new products, substitutions, end life…) to the Supply Planning team.
• Tune the forecasts and inventory rules according to the demand and market trends.
Requirements
• Experience in international and complex planning and inventory management
• Experience of working in a similar role in retail, manufacturing, or similar industry
• Excellent Communication skills in both Thai and English, good numeracy, and literacy
• A bachelor’s degree in business or related field or an MBA.
• Use and knowledge of Microsoft applications including MS Dynamics D365/AX, Work, Excel, Outlook and other IT software such as MRPs, Forecasting systems
This is a great opportunity to develop your career with an established yet growing Global Brand.
This is an excellent opportunity to become a key player in the Team and become part of an exciting journey in a truly International environment.
They are seeking a Logistics and Planning Manager to take care of their expanding Asian Hub.
Responsibilities
• Manage the Planning and Logistic team for the Asian Hub
• Accountable for target stock management, according to Group rules and guidance
• Measure performances and report inventory KPIs.
• Collect forecasts and drive S&OP meetings.
• Follow inventory level and improvement plans.
• Report divergences versus the Business Plan with possible actionable information
• Maintain a constant relationship with the sales, marketing, finance, sourcing and manufacturing teams to understand the demand forecasting drivers.
• Enforce facts and figures driven discussions with the Markets about forecasts using historical data, seasonality, market trends, special offers, budgets….
• Help to improve the forecasts accuracy (statistical models, measurements)
• Manage Inventory: ensure products availability and high rotation
• Communicate the product inventory strategies (high runners, new products, substitutions, end life…) to the Supply Planning team.
• Tune the forecasts and inventory rules according to the demand and market trends.
Requirements
• Experience in international and complex planning and inventory management
• Experience of working in a similar role in retail, manufacturing, or similar industry
• Excellent Communication skills in both Thai and English, good numeracy, and literacy
• A bachelor’s degree in business or related field or an MBA.
• Use and knowledge of Microsoft applications including MS Dynamics D365/AX, Work, Excel, Outlook and other IT software such as MRPs, Forecasting systems
This is a great opportunity to develop your career with an established yet growing Global Brand.