Job Overview
Job Description
About you and this role
We currently have an interesting opportunity for a Supply Chain Scheduling Specialist located in Navi Mumbai, India.
The primary purpose of this role is to balance the right supply & demand, and make sure we have the right products, at the right time in the different warehouse hubs across IMEA.
In addition, the Supply Chain Scheduling Specialist is responsible for maintaining and improving a healthy cross collaboration dynamic between the different functions, continuous searching for improvement opportunities to optimize cost and quality in the supply chain and drive a very customer central culture in line with the business strategy.
The Supply Chain Scheduling Specialist is closely aligned to the Area Supply Chain Planner (ASCP) and other Production Planners and be accountable for performance on supply chain quality, service, costs and working capital of the different warehouse hubs assigned to your responsibility. The Supply Chain Scheduling Specialist will report to the Consumer Solutions – Home and Personal care Supply Chain leader in EMEA.
Responsibilities
Generates a time-phased supply schedule to fulfill business requirements in the short-term, while considering plant wide constraints, and meeting inventory and customer service targets. Determines and/or executes the most effective regional or global sourcing rules.
Where applicable, implements external manufacturing agreements or executes agreements already in place. Owns and operates site or regional planning models (provides functional expertise for model operation; assures most efficient use of information technology).
Serves as a local site coordinator/planner for integration of internal demand, utilities, or environmental operations at a particular location. Routinely checks and tracks inventory quantity, slow-moving or other inventory statuses and ensures that inventory volumes meet the plan.
Identifies, prioritizes, and addresses supply issues (e.g. short-term capacity constraints, product shortage, emergency customer order received, uncovered production requirement, etc.). Leads collaboration with customer service, manufacturing, logistics, third-party service providers and business partners to meet business obligations in case of unplanned events.
Ensures proper maintenance of production parameters (material masters, work centers, routings) to ensure effective planning. Follows best practices, procedures, and governance over master data. Supports global supply chain initiatives by interfacing with other supply chain personnel in the business and shared services.
Qualifications
Master/bachelor’s degree in supply chain or another scientific discipline demonstrating logical thinking and computational skills (Engineering, Business, IT, Mathematics and certain Sciences).
Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Preferred Skills
Excellent soft skills: communication & interpersonal skills, Strong Analytical skills, independent decision making, demonstrated ability to perform under pressure
Speed & timeliness, Proactive problem solving, being able to work in a dynamic environment.
Additional notes
No relocation/visa assistance is provided for this role.
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