Senior Supply & Demand Planner
Core
Lead supply planning for Baby and Child Care products, coordinating with overseas manufacturing sites to maximize customer service and minimize costs through effective inventory management and production alignment.
Role type
Senior Supply & Demand Planner
Builds
Production schedules, inventory levels, and SKU-by-state split forecasts for consumer FMCG brands.
Domain
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), specifically Baby and Child Care (nappies, wipes, tissues)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production planning & inventory management
Required skills
Supply and Demand planning, SAP/APO/IBP, ERP systems, quantitative and statistical analysis, Master data management, S&OP cycle participation, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
NPD project management, shipping optimization, process improvement
Technologies
SAP, APO, IBP, Excel
Responsibilities
Lead and coach a direct report (Dispatch planner) for PO raising and shipping efficiency; Partner with overseas mills (China/Singapore/Korea) to lead weekly supply and production meetings; Develop aligned SKU by state split forecasts over a 24-month horizon; Manage New Product Development (NPD) launches and Master data setup in SAP/PDC; Participate in S&OP cycle meetings to support supply chain leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership