Planner
Core
Manage and develop purchasing strategies for a defined principal portfolio and formalize stock policies to maximize working capital efficiency while meeting principal needs.
Role type
Supply and Demand Planner
Builds
Procurement strategies, master planning, purchase forecasts, and stock optimization for specialty ingredients distribution.
Domain
Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals distribution
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
supply chain planning, demand planning, market dynamics analysis, negotiation, data analysis, ERP system proficiency, forecasting accuracy improvement, stock reconciliation, master data management
Preferred skills
entrepreneurial mindset, commercial acumen, supplier relationship management, adaptability to changing requirements, technology comfort with Microsoft Office and CRM
Technologies
Microsoft Office, CRM, ERP
Responsibilities
Define procurement strategies based on market dynamics and commercial policies; interact with commercial teams to improve sales forecasting accuracy; set up and maintain master planning based on stock rotation and sales data; balance margin maximization and Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO) optimization; limit obsolete stocks and coordinate destocking actions; join business reviews and track principal supply consistency; provide purchase forecasts and ensure order alignment; reconcile stock deviations and initiate stock countings.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC