Job Summary:
Brand Supply Management (BSM) manages Finished Product Supply Planning for a category(s) under the CPD signature at the market level, facilitating coordination of inventory, understanding of tradeoffs and streamlining communication to key stakeholders across the organization.
Key Job Accountabilities:
Responsibilities are not limited to the below listing:
Responsible for monitoring inventory levels and maintaining inventory parameters. Understands and communicates short to mid-term supply constraints and manages E&O at the signature level
Coordinates the flow of product and information, manages exceptions and streamlines communication to commercial teams through the local market demand planners (or through short-term Inventory Exception & Management meetings)
Communicates with the GBSC to understand supply confirmation, analyze tradeoff decisions at market level, present options during S&OP meetings, and coordinate signature level allocation
In supply allocation scenarios, coordinate assembly vs base product allocation with the CPD business planning team
Coordinate with Assembly Planner to ensure confirmation of stock available based on confirmed supply from the GBSC
Confirm DRP based on available stock and production confirmed over a certain number of days
Manages call-offs to local markets and manages forward deployment
Manages DRP including supply confirmation from import products coming from other zones
Confirm product availability and timing for local market launch to GBSC
Responsible for E&O review & management, and identifying and implementing E&O reduction opportunities in the local market
Required Experience/Training/Skills:
BA/BS degree required. Concentration in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field preferred
Minimum 1-2 years of relevant business experience within Manufacturing or Supply Chain required
Possess well-developed communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills to be able to build strong work relationships with all levels of the organization
Have the ability to synthesize information and create a clear synopsis of key issues
Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and work independently
Ensure attention to detail
Demonstrate professional judgment and sound decision-making skills;
Demonstrated success in leading and developing a team of individual contributor employees
Develop appreciation of local markets and cultural diversity
Measure of Success:
Service
Inventory
E&O
$/DOS
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