Demand Planning Manager for Asia Pacific (Brussels) - (30001537)

Description

Ansell is a leading global provider of protection solutions. Our company designs, develops and manufactures a wide range of protection solutions that meet the ever-changing needs and demands of our markets and industries. Protection is our primary concern as millions of people around the world depend on Ansell in their professional and personal lives.
Our vision is to create a world where people can enjoy optimal protection against the risk they are exposed to. Whether at work or during their leisure time, people require the right protection for the right application. After all, what better guarantee is there than increased safety, security and productivity than through adequate protection.

The Global Demand Planning Department owns the demand planning process of all Ansell products (IGBU and HGBU) in all regions for 12 months horizon. The demand plan is used for inventory replenishment as well as for planning of plants purposes. Global Demand Planning Department also coordinates the Excess and Obsolete process with Sales in the regions as well as the collaborative forecasting initiatives with customers.

The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for the Forecast Accuracy and Bias results for his/her portfolio.

This position reports to the Global Demand Planning Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintain master data in the forecasting tool
  • Set up new products.
  • Update the parameters based on the forecasting strategy.
• Review and analyse the Demand Plan:
  • Review the statistical forecast based on exception from the system.
  • Review the forecast based on comparison with the Sales Forecast (waterfall comparison)
• Analyse and integrate the external factors into the Demand Plan:
  • Identify and decide on the business opportunities to be integrated into the forecast based on inputs from Sales and Marketing teams.
  • Liaise with Marketing to define the first forecast on NPI.
  • Identify and integrate any relevant market-related and supply-related data.
• Initiate and manage collaborative forecasting with customers and sales
• Monitor the forecast accuracy and ensure adherence to the defined targets
  • Monitor and report on the forecast accuracy.
  • Review the forecast of the top offenders
  • Identify recurrent issues, propose alternatives and implement the approved solution.
• Coordinate Excess stock clean-up within the regions and ensure adherence to the defined targets
  • Organise and lead the monthly Excess and Obsolete meeting with Sales.
  • Get a plan on Excess and Obsolete reduction from Sales matching with the target.
  • Follow up on the key activities agreed with Sales.
  • Report the progress of the excess clean-up for your product portfolio.
• Coordinate the product allocation in the region
  • Initiate the product allocation process in the regions in case of supply limitation.
  • Communicate agreed allocation plan to the internal stakeholders
• Prepare, maintain and share relevant reports pertaining to demand planning process
• Lead or participate in improvements or projects

KEY POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Master degree in Business, Logistics or Supply Chain
• APICS or other Forecasting Management Certification

Job Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Demand Planning.
• Experience with ERP system, preferably SAP.
• Experience with Advanced Planning Systems, preferably Infor

Knowledge and Skills

• Good English (written and spoken)
• Good Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken)
• Good MS Excel skills.

Desirable Job Competencies

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong planning skills with proactive approach
• Good organizational skills
• Good communication skills, especially assertiveness and active listening
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with all team, areas and levels of business affecting the forecast process
• Decision making
• Drive for results
• Team spirit
• Problem solving
• Able to work in a multicultural environment
• Able to work under deadlines, stress resistant
• Good priority management
• Autonomous

Primary Location: Belgium-Brussels-Brussels

Work Locations: BE Brussels Riverside Business Park-Block J Riverside Business Park-Block J Internationalelaan 55 BRUSSELS 1070

Job: Supply Chain

Organization: Global Supply Chain

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Manager

Job Posting: May 20, 2019, 2:38:22 PM