Demand and Replenishment Planner

ROLE PURPOSE  

• Contribute to monthly demand planning activities for the update of the sales forecast.
• Execute effective and efficient demand planning and replenishment activities with Regional Supply network and local tollers.
• Manage materials master data and new products implementation.
• Implement artworks change, in compliance with local legislation and ensuring lead time is compatible with business needs.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Contribute to the data analysis for the monthly SOP cycle activities.
• Balance demand vs supply plan, taking into account product categorization (A, B,C) and supply chain responsiveness (production campaign, allocation/shortages etc..). More specifically:
  • Check purchases requisitions and create purchase orders, accordingly to sales forecast and APO proposal.
  • Scenario planning / what if analysis based on regulatory assumptions, including management of extraordinary upsides (events).
  • Create and manage purchase orders to intercompany plants and third-party vendors (participation to supply agreement terms), accordingly to Manager guidelines and with respect to internal rules (delegations of authority, compliance controls).
  • Carry out direct deliveries, returns to Supply Chain EAME, combi/twin packs sourcing.
  • Prepare and control artworks/labels accordingly to legislation.
  • Analyze stocks and manage efficiently inventory and “Slow/No movers”.
  • Manage the creation of new materials and update Material Master Data on GSAP/IBP.
  • In country touchpoint for EAME Supply Chain planners.
  • Contribute and participate to supply chain projects and continuous improvement initiatives

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES

Critical experience and knowledge

• Master’s degree in Management Engineering, or Economics.
• Knowledge of Planning Cycles, Sales Cycles, Production and Processes.
• Experience of ERP/MRP systems (possibly SAP).
• 2-3 years of experience in similar roles: supply chain and planning
• Knowledge of supply chain and sales operation drivers and logics
• Proficiency in Italian and English.

• Location: Milan office.
• Smartworking policy.

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