Planning Manager at Solenis

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND TASKS
The Metrics & Deliverables For The Role Are

• Inventory Health (SKU’s above/below SS), OTC /OTIF Service Level Achievement, Inventory Optimization (Value and turns)
• These metrics should be achieved without compromising the safety of our people and property, negatively affecting the quality of our products and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
• They are also responsible for suggesting and driving continuous improvements in processes and people performance.

Principal Accountabilities (Major end results the job is expected to achieve)

• Drives communication through S&OP processes to ensure cross functional alignment on demand consensus and ensures S&OP decisions are implemented.
• Responsible for leading supply planning processes, including Net Requirements and Distribution Planning across plants.
• Leads planning in generating rough cut capacity plans (RCCP) and MPS. Reviews constraints to balance Demand and Supply.
• Owns RCCP & MPS with risk/trade off assumptions and feasible supply plans based on capacity.
• Communicates/hands over RCCP/MPS plan to production.
• Responsible for the timely aggregation and dissemination of reports and communications regarding their areas of responsibility.
• Lead the Local Supply Reviews. Highlight and agree appropriate, timely actions with relevant functional area(s) i.e. production, procurement, customer service, sales.
• Mentor / Coach / perform line management duties as appropriate in support of members of the planning team.
• Develop monthly/weekly supply plans to meet forecasted demand requirements, while optimizing capacity, inventory, and financial objectives.
• Steer Aged (Excess and Obsolete) stock reviews with Sales (Demand Planning), supply chain colleagues and Finance teams, drive actions to prevent and reduce write offs or it necessary escalate issues.
• Identify and continuously improve planning tools and process.
• Through the business structure, work & collaborate with other functions (RA/QA/Technical) to ensure product availability & optimize service levels.
• Review and adjust safety and target stocks using the defined process.
• To apply high standards of occupational Health & Safety in the workplace to comply with company policy and procedures.
• To proactively manage and develop the performance of direct reports and team members through performance management, calibration, resource review and planning, capability, disciplinary, training and development to meet the needs of the business.
• Ensures professional development of self and direct reports

Job Context / Key Challenges

• Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes used in the development and reporting of supply chain effectiveness.
• Facilitate and drive this understanding in others.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all parameters, factors, inputs and outputs required to develop effective supply plans and drive best practice and process improvements.
• Builds strong relationships with cross functional groups (including Regional Business Units, Supply Sites (including 3Pas), NPD, Procurement, export, and logistics teams), in order to collaborate with them to maximise KPI’s and business results
• Build understanding of business plans and contribute to the strategic analysis and development of proposals to deliver these objectives.

Knowledge and Experience (Knowledge and experience needed for satisfactory performance of the job)

• Experience of creating a high performing team, demonstrating the ability to lead a team in a fast changing environment.
• Logical approach to problems with a high preference to simplify.
• Highly numerate with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Organized, logical and structured approach to work organization and execution.
• College/University Degree required, in engineering or business.
• APICS or similar certification a plus, or willingness to pursue certification required.
• Experience using ERP and APS systems to manage production scheduling (SAP APO SNP, ECC PP, PPDS, etc.) is required. Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Demonstrable success and experience in managing Supply Planning, Inventory Management, MRP, Demand Management, Logistics and/or Purchasing required.
• High level of computer skills – MS Office applications, Tableau, SAP, Infor, Logility or other ERP systems.
• Strong interpersonal and English communication skills and high cultural awareness.