EMS Service supply planner

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Planning & Inventory Sizing: Support and coordinate inventory planning activities, facilitating the re-profiling and allocation of stock across global hubs and distribution centers. Strive to achieve optimal product availability aligned with service level targets, working closely with product manufacturers and supply sites to mitigate impacts without compromising service commitments.
• Freight & Logistics Optimization: Support freight mode reviews and identifying opportunities to streamline flows and reduce costs while preserving service quality. Collaborate with logistics teams to select transportation options that strategically balance cost efficiency and delivery performance.
• Supply Deviation Management: Vigilantly monitor the supply chain for deviations including emergency changes, supply interruptions, and unexpected demand shifts. Employ data-driven analysis using inventory metrics, demand trends, and lead time information to diagnose root causes and implement timely, effective corrective actions. Proactively escalate critical issues to leadership to safeguard business continuity.
• Supply Allocation Management: Coordinate allocation of limited supplies across product companies and global hubs during constraints, ensuring equitable distribution to maximize service performance globally. Facilitate transparent decision-making with stakeholders to align priorities and resource availability.
• Process Improvement & Project Support: Partner with Service Operations and cross-functional teams to identify process improvements within supply planning and forecasting. Support project workstreams aimed at refining planning methodologies and enhancing forecasting accuracy to meet evolving business needs.
• Inventory Monitoring & Control: Analyze inventory positions across Global Distribution Centers regularly to prevent stock imbalances. Collaborate with regional supply chain managers to align inventory ownership, set appropriate targets, and support net working capital optimization.
• Supply Review & Stakeholder Coordination: Participate actively in routine supply review meetings alongside hubs and product companies. Track and report on supply constraints, performance metrics, and follow-up actions to maintain transparency and drive continuous improvements.
• KPI Reporting & Performance Tracking: Develop and disseminate regular KPI reports reflecting supply chain performance metrics. Analyze data to uncover risks or improvement opportunities and present actionable insights to the EMS Planning Lead and relevant teams.
• Planning Data & Exception Management: Identify and resolve planning exceptions or unplanned issues related to spare parts within your scope. Maintain high data accuracy and completeness to facilitate seamless supply execution across the network.

Preferred Knowledge & Experience

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to lead meetings, present reports, and collaborate across diverse teams effectively.
• Ability to work independently, managing multiple priorities and tasks with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability and eagerness to embrace new technologies and methodologies to continuously enhance supply chain performance.
• Demonstrated motivation to drive continuous improvement and innovation within supply chain operations.
• Strong organizational skills ensuring timely response to internal customer requests and delivery of high-quality outcomes.

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Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to lead meetings, present reports, and collaborate across diverse teams effectively.
• Ability to work independently, managing multiple priorities and tasks with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability and eagerness to embrace new technologies and methodologies to continuously enhance supply chain performance.
• Demonstrated motivation to drive continuous improvement and innovation within supply chain operations.
• Strong organizational skills ensuring timely response to internal customer requests and delivery of high-quality outcomes.