Job Summary:
This position will be responsible for managing and developing processes that support the appropriate supply of goods according to the needs of the Home Appliances business in Colombia.
Work closely with the Demand, Sales, Marketing, Foreign Trade, and Commercial teams to analyze and define the purchasing of goods according to local demand.
Execute supply chain plans to ensure adequate inventory levels while minimizing stockouts and excess inventory. Maintain service metrics, inventory projections, and reporting as required.
Collaborates closely with the Integration Manager to harmonize and standardize procedures, KPIs, and reports across supply planning teams for all segments.
In a supporting capacity,
leads data analysis and process improvement projects related to inventory optimization, reduction of excess and obsolete inventory, and improvement of supply and demand planning across all segments.
Able to lead the S process and supply chain as required.
Job Duties:
- Help facilitate the Sales & Operations Planning Supply Chain processes.
- Maintain master data in SAP APO & ECC for Supply Planning, including lot sizing, MOQ, rounding values, Planned Delivery Time, etc.
- Evaluate system-generated supply recommendations (Planned Orders) from the MRP heuristic in APO, and review alerts and exception-based tools to identify potential service risks.
- Create Purchase Orders in SAP, follow up with the vendor to confirm approvals managing the supplier platform, and update POs.
- Provide guidance to local teams on inventory strategy, safety stocks, DOH, service levels, promotions, new products, and PO placing strategy.
- Work closely with the Sales, Marketing, Trade, Foreign Trade, and D teams to refine supply plans.
- Support promotional plans in conjunction with the Sales teams,
and challenge plans when needed.
- Collaborate with Marketing to control, communicate, and manage new products.
- Work with Finance and Marketing to develop strategic plans that reduce E inventory, and track and report monthly progress.
- Maintain key metrics with documented action items for improvement.
- Function as a leading member of the S Process.
- Maintain service metrics and inventory levels weekly/monthly.
- Ensure adequate inventory levels that meet targets, mitigating and reporting risks weekly.
- Able to lead the supply chain as needed and become backup for LATAM Supply in the U.S.
- Collaborate with the Marketing team to achieve the SKU Rat target.
- Work with Customer Service, Demand Planning, and Sales Team to reserve inventory for main customers using Collaborative Forecast.
- Follow up with Forwarders and Vendors in collaboration with the foreign trade team to alert any type of risks or capacity shortages.
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials, and resolve any issues related to prices, quantities, lead time, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate and apply strategic thinking with cross-functional teams, building positive relationships and facilitating effective communications among team members to achieve common goals.
- Make timely and well-informed decisions based on data analysis and industry trends.
- Express managerial courage by challenging leadership effectively and constructively when appropriate.
- Exhibit strong business acumen.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent undergraduate degree,
with related work experience.
- Fluency in English (written and verbal).
- Training (or equivalent prior experience) with supply planning tools like SAP APO-SNP, SAP IBP, Oracle ASCP, or equivalent constrained-based supply planning tools.
- 5 years of experience in purchasing/supply chain (manufacturing environment preferred).
- Superior computer skills in desktop applications (Excel, PowerPoint), analytical thinking, and negotiation skills.
- Self-oriented and multitasking; easy adaptability to continuous changes.
- Excellent organizational and teamwork skills with a willingness to travel as needed.
- Proven record of results, commitment, ambition, and drive toward establishing and achieving goals.
- Ability to work as a team player and demonstrated leadership ability.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, high energy,
action-oriented, with excellent presentation skills required.
- Understanding of the business impact of commercial forecast drivers.
- Ability to influence decisions and translate business impact to stakeholders across different organizational functions well beyond the supply chain.
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