Supply Planner - Materials

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Purchasing & Supplies Management, Mathematics/Statistics or a related field
  

Professional Qualifications

• Professional Certification in production, inventory management,or logistics such as Certified Production and Inventory Manager (CPIM)
  

Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in FMCG with primary distribution and import logistics.
  

Business understanding

• Ensure that material supply planning activities are aligned with KWAL’s overall business strategy and objectives.
  
• Apply financial principles to understand the impact of material inventory supply decisions on the company’s financial performance.
  
• Collaborate with other departments, such as supply chain, and finance, to integrate material supply planning with business functions.
  
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the logistics function.
  
• Evaluate potential risks in the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
  
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of logistics activities.
  

Leverage on Information Systems & Software

• Utilise ERP systems to streamline logistics operations, ensuring data accuracy and real-time information availability.
  
• Apply data analysis tools to interpret complex data sets, identify trends, and make informed supply planning decisions.
  
• Use inventory management systems to track and control stock levels, ensuring optimal inventory and minimising carrying costs.
  
• Employ collaboration platforms to enhance communication and coordination with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
  

Manage Material Goods Planning

• Carry out monthly reviews of material stock holding with focus on inventory projections in line with financial metrics (inventory turnover ratio, inventory days etc.)
  
• Ensure that inventory purchase plans are in line with portfolio changes requiring adjustments to BOM linked elements impacting material supply phasing.
  
• Work closely with local and international suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods with the right quality.
  
• Capture recurrent issues related to product quality and supply and use them to configure BOM and DDMRP calculators for accurate usage and delivery metrics.
  
• Ensure all import activities comply with local and international trade regulations.
  
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
  
• Develop and implement logistics plans that optimize the flow of imported goods.
  
• Monitor and control costs associated with importing goods, including duties, taxes, and transportation fees.
  

TPM and Continuous Improvement

• Support the TPM way of working.
  
• Support the implementation of the improvement activities.