Regional Demand Requirements Planner at IFF

Role Overview 

• Regional Demand Requirements Planner, you will be responsible for optimising supply chain processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring efficient product availability based on future demand. Job Requirements 

Requirements:  

Min 8 years’ experience in demand planning, inventory management, logistics and supply chain coordination. 

•  Proficiency in SAP (LP1, PP1, APO) 
•  Knowledge of good manufacturing practices.
•  Ability to align with any business and/or operational change.
•  Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
•  Excellent communication (written and spoken) and teamwork abilities.
•  Computer literacy: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams. PowerBi

Operational Deliverables:
Demand Forecasting:

•  Develop and implement demand forecasting models and techniques to predict future customer demand for products or services.
•  Collaborate with commercial and product teams to gather relevant data and insights for accurate forecasts.

Inventory Management:

•  Oversee and optimize inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock availability to meet customer demands while minimizing excess or obsolete inventory costs.
•  Implement inventory control strategies and maintain accurate inventory records.

Supply Planning:

•  Develop supply plans to ensure a smooth flow of goods or services through the supply chain.
•  Coordinate with suppliers and production teams to align supply with forecasted demand, considering lead times and capacity constraints.

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP):

•  Facilitate the S&OP process, bringing together cross-functional teams to review and align demand forecasts, production plans, and inventory levels.
•  Help resolve potential conflicts and balance supply with demand.

Risk Management:

•  Identify potential risks and disruptions in the supply chain.
•  Develop contingency plans to mitigate their impact on the organization’s operations.
•  Monitor external factors (market trends, economic changes, geopolitical events) affecting demand and supply.

Performance Metrics and Reporting:

•   Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of demand and supply planning processes.
•  Generate regular reports to track performance and identify areas for improvement.

Collaboration and Communication:

•  Foster effective communication and collaboration among different departments (commercial, procurement, production, logistics).
•  Ensure all teams are aligned with the demand and supply planning strategies.

Additional Responsibilities:

•     Liaise with the Distribution team to ensure timely deliveries.
•     Update relevant parties about delays and challenges related to incoming materials.

   
Training Requirements 
Training:

•  All yearly training requirements to be completed set out by the business objectives and goal sets in succuss factors.

Responsibility and authority:

•  Importing from 30 sites for Finish Goods; Semi Finish Goods; Raw Materials 
•  Ensure all active materials master data is updated per business requirements.
•  Raise planning issues with production and global team and take corrective action.

General tasks

•  Do auditing when requested (operational and safety audits).
•  Participate in Gemba walk programme.
•  Actively participate in Engagement action plans and events
•  Assist operations team with Problem solving.

Food Safety responsibility:

•  Ensure all FSSC and ISO systems requirement are met.
•  Ensure all safety regulation are followed. 
•  Adhere to all Food Safety requirements in terms of Personnel practices and Hygiene.

Operational safety requirements:

•  Adhere to all safety instructions and signage.
•  Show FELT leadership at all times.
•  Conduct all operations in a safe manner as per operational procedures.
•  Participate in all safety and emergency drills.