Material Planning Manager

Ensure that material scheduling strategy and processes are in place and work effectively in order to ensure material supply meets production requirements with minimum stock levels, whilst optimizing costs

Take ownership of material planning issues that arise, including over or under delivery and take any follow up actions especially in the event of material shortages that affect production.

Manage inventory risk and ensure that contingency plans are in place

Seek and recommend solutions to overcome issues arising in order to meet production requirements and address operational risks

Liaise with global production facilities and ensure the required products and volume are produced as per the requirement of the PK market, also develop, and implement sourcing strategies by closely liaising with the regulatory team.

Liaison with local procurement department for local bulk and co-formulant availability.

Develop, agree, and implement KPI’s for material supply for Crop protection supply.

Process order, Hub Purchase order, Requisition creation for Bulk, Inert and co-formulants.

Assist local logistics in timely delivery scheduling of imports.

Lead ROP and Pre-S&OP cycle.

Daily reporting of Supply vs demand Gaps, Inventory target view and import status.

Investigate and implement system enhancement initiatives

Ensure the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and inventory accuracy at all times and manage and control inventory levels and movements

Liaison with commercial team for Finished good availability.

Liaison with production facility for Finished good production with respect to weekly and monthly plan.

Demonstrate compliance will all local and international laws & rule and regulation

Establishing close working relationship with local commercial and production teams to ensure smooth operation of the Demand and Supply Management cycle

Effective implementation of SAP, APO (SAP), Qlik and other e-tools in Planning scope

In depth understanding of material planning and operation planning at the local & regional Level

Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally

Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills

Commercial and financial acumen

Results-orientated and organized with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines

Proven analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Excellent attention to detail skills

SAP, APO, and ERP knowledge.

Experienced in ROP and S&OP cycle.

Minimum 5-year Experience required in Supply planning, Material Planning Function with Master in supply Chain