Supply Planning Manager - ASIA + ASEANZ

About UPL

UPL is a leader in global food systems and with the acquisition of Arysta LifeScience, is now one of the top 5 agricultural solutions companies worldwide. With revenue of US$5 billion, UPL has presence in 130 countries. With market access to 90 percent of world’s food basket and focused on high-growth regions, UPL represents a compelling value proposition for growers, distributors, suppliers and innovation partners in a consolidating market. UPL offers an integrated portfolio of both patented and post-patent agricultural solutions for various arable and specialty crops, including biological, crop protection, seed treatment and post-harvest solutions covering the entire crop value chain.

Job Summary: This role focuses on selection, design, development and implementation of supply planning strategies for company business. Position will continuously enhance supply chain financial performance and create competitiveness in the market.

This position is responsible for leadership and co-ordination along with entire supply chain operations in regarding to end-to-end Planning and Forecasting processes, support on securing on-time product supplies to markets in Asia and ASEANZ business units.

Required Skills/Experience:Requires a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or similar studies (Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Manufacturing) with a minimum of 7 years related experience. Demonstrated desire and ability to apply systems solutions to complex problems. Excellent problem solving/analytical and negotiating skills, as well as English written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to develop strong and effective data analysis and market understanding. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced with PowerPoint, have familiarity working on ERP systems (preferably SAP) and desirable Access knowledge.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supply Planning – lead end-to-end revenue and inventory forecasting processes. Drive regional S&OPs processes to help ensure alignment and insight into the demand plan as it impacts COGS and SCM spend. Be able to interact and understand country-level S&OPs consolidate regional view and offer reliable input for Global S&OP. Accountable for transforming unconstrained sales forecast (demand plan) into constrained sales forecast (supply plan) with close interaction with Demand Planning.
• Business Partnering – Includes but not limited to supporting secure on-time material supplies and revenue recognition in the requested periods. Actively identify gaps, risks and opportunities to maximize P&L and optimize inventory levels.
• Inventory Control – support Country SCM Leads on building and executing correct inventory positions, with strategical stock build-ups for key fast-liquidation products and minimization of Aging and SLOBs.
• Delivery – set KPIs to guarantee OTIF parameters. Act to have purchase orders placed in time to secure goods arrival aligned with sales forecasts, as well as follow-up on open orders to identify and mitigate risks.
• Forecast Accuracy – monitor S&OP maturity progress in each country and drive Forecast Error and Bias reduction through concrete actions.
• Systems – maximize execution of S&OP by automatizing non value-added activities. Apply standardization via APO-SNP and APO-DP.
• Risk Management – understand overall supply network for Asia and ASEANZ portfolios and identify weak/risk points. Identify options to have alternative sources and strategies to minimize supply risks.
• Provide continuous improvement in business performance by evaluating current processes and tools to drive efficiencies and improvement.

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor, consistent with their skills and experience.

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