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Estee Lauder Hiring For Regional Supply Planning Senior Manager at Singapore Full Time
To develop, and execute the Supply Plan and inventory plans for APAC region for respective brands. Align the Supply plans to the demand plans at each of the distribution center within the APAC region including the APAC hub. Regional Supply Planning Sr.
Manager is responsible for meeting the regional targets for fill rates and inventory levels in collaboration with the Affilaite Inventory management teams for their respective brands. Regional supply Planning Sr. Manager will execute the process by (1) effectively collaborating with Regional Demand Planning, Regional Brand Leadership, Affiliate Supply Chain teams to generate balanced demand – supply plans (2) Utilizing supply chain management information and systems and (3) supporting the implmentation of the state of art supply chain techniques.
Interface with other Region’s Supply Planning and Supply Chain counter parts in the execution of cross-region supply of finished goods and for materials stored at the APAC Regional Hub(s) which are sourced within APAC region and are supplied to other regions globally. In Addition, Regional Supply Planning Sr. Manager is responsible for additional responsibilities of
- Manage regional inventory targets definition and tracking process
- Driving regional inventory reduction initiatives
- Defining the Standard operating processes for the regional Inventory management teams
- Drive Capability and Skill development activies for the affiliate IM management teams
- Initiate and Manage value driving initiatives within the region in coordination with global and affiliate teams
- Track and report progress of different initiatives within the Supply Planning and Inventory Management processes for the region.
- Decision & Problem Solving – 40% o Regional Supply Planning Sr.
Manager is responsible for the Inventory for the assigned brand in the region and take every decision required on the parameters to manage the inventory and meet the service level targets. o Given the nature of the supply chain, Supply Planning Sr.
Manager needs to coordinate with all the different teams to enable the best possible options for the corporation. Particularly for New product launches and products with excess or supply constraints.
o Aligned to and performs in close collaboration with the following key organizational partners in the performance of the supply planning function:  Regional Demand Planning organization, Regional Brand Leadership, Affiliates Demand Planning and Affiliates SCM team creating and executing balanced demand supply plans based on agreed to objectives and operating guidelines for respective Brands(s).  Regional Logistics & transportation for the optimal management of all inbound and outbound transportation performance for the respective Brand(s).  Other Region’s Supply Planning, Operations, Distribution and Transportation organizations in supporting cross-region supply execution.
 Global Supply Chain (Demand Planning and Supply Planning), GSR/NPS, NLM, and global brands as required in execution of all supply plans in support of both existing business and new product launches for the respective Brand(s).
- Independence of Action and Accountability – 30% o
The Regional Planning Sr. Manager decisions and actions are within the global preview and have to be coordinated with the various supply chain functions. The decision to change a parameter value based on analysis of the current situation and forward looking plans, need to be aligned with global team members to be implemented. o Plan, manage and deliver the regional branded finished goods supply
- service and inventory performance
- from suppliers to regional hub(s) through to Affiliate DCs and/or directly to customers.
This includes the management of existing inventory (“import” planning/ management and deployment/re-deployment) and regional sets creation (sets creation planning and execution, deployment and “export” planning management) o Accountable for the respective branded regional service fulfillment and the management, control and reporting of the regional inventory and obsolescence
- finished goods, collaterals and materials (for set creation).
Jointly accountable for the affiliate’s inventory KPIs together with the Affiliate’s Supply Chain teams.
- KPI & Process Responsibilities o Support the inventory and supply chain related KPI performance of the respective Brand(s) in APAC.
o Responsible for managing the planning parameters in SNP, to ensure the settings are optimal for meeting the inventory and service targets for the respective Brand(s) in APAC. o Participating with Regional Demand Planning counterpart, Regional Brand Leadership and affiliates Supply Chain Team in regional Brand and affiliates SI&OP meeting to achieve goals through a focus on agreed KPI’s for respective Brand(s). o Interfaces with Global Supply Chain and other Regional Supply related KPI performance of the respective
Work closely with APAC, NA and EMEA to identify improvements from the day to day operational performance monitoring (operational, incidents, defects, service requests …)
To effectively manage the regional inventory levels and service levels, Regional Supply Planning Sr. Manager leads the coordination with the affiliate Inventory Management and Regional Demand Planning teams. o Proactive and effective crisis management for Inventory and Fill rate challenges.
o Become the valued business partner for the Regional Brand Leads & management team o Leads the escalation of key supply chain challenges in the global fronts suggesting options for solutions. o Builds the skills and capability of the affiliate Inventory Management teams.
o Initiate and lead different forums for Best practice sharing and skills development. o Initiate cross affiliate learning and adoption of process to drive value for the corporation.
Qualifications
- Solid experience (8+) of supply chain processes with focus on planning is required, experience as a demand and/or supply planner is a plus point.
- SAP Experience Preferred.
- Demonstrated management skills with a focus on the following key areas o Supply Chain process – application and development / improvement.
o Quantitative analysis and problem solving. o Effective communication (verbal and written) o Strong planning and execution capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to work in and support a cross-functional team process.
- Experience in cosmetics of FMCG environment preferred Job: Supply Chain
- Corporate Primary Location: Asia Pacific-SG
- Job Type: Standard Schedule: Full-time Shift: 1st (Day) Shift Job
Number: 225167
