1. Supply Planning, Forecasting & Optimization

• Manage purchase requisitions and purchase order (PO) process ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Handle supplier-related matters including PO status, pricing, allocation, cancellation, and payment coordination.
• Maintain and update delivery schedules to internal teams and purchasing data in SAP system.
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, and input from Sales and key stakeholders.
• Analyze forecast accuracy, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor customer demand fluctuations and adjust forecasts accordingly.
• Track forecast error and bias, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and execute monthly and quarterly supply plans aligned with demand forecasts.
• Collaborate with suppliers, procurement, and internal teams: sales, sales admin, service team, engineering team & business leader to ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Monitor supplier capacity, lead times, and delivery schedules to ensure product availability.
• Optimize supply plans to balance service levels, costs, and operational efficiency.
• Establish prioritization and allocation rules for forecasted and non-forecasted demand.
• Ensure achievement of KPIs such as product availability, service level, and forecast accuracy.

2. Inventory Management

• Optimize inventory levels to maintain high service levels while minimizing excess and obsolete stock and lead cross-functional resolution of demand-related issues (e.g., forecast gaps, shortages, excess inventory risks).
• Coordinate with vendors and QA team on quality-related issues.
• Monitor stock availability on a regular basis to prevent stock-outs.
• Utilize SAP or relevant systems for inventory tracking, planning, and reporting.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability and timely replenishment.

3. S&OP Coordination (Sales & Operations Planning)

• Lead and coordinate monthly S&OP meetings with cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Sales Admin, Service Admin, Supply Chain team, etc.).
• Consolidate demand and supply plans to achieve alignment and consensus.
• Prepare reports, and analysis for S&OP review meetings.
• Ensure alignment between demand plans, financial KPIs, and supply capabilities.
• Track execution of agreed plans and ensure adherence to timelines.

4. Risk Mitigation & Analysis

• Identify potential supply chain risks such as supplier delays, demand volatility, and inventory shortages.
• Conduct root cause analysis on forecast variances and supply disruptions.
• Develop and implement contingency plans to mitigate risks and ensure business continuity.
• Proactively recommend strategies to improve forecasting accuracy and reduce operational costs.

5. Reporting

• Prepare regular reports and dashboards on demand, supply, and inventory performance.
• Track KPIs and provide insights for decision-making and process improvements.
• Drive process improvement initiatives across planning and supply chain activities.

• University degree with preferred Logistics and Supply Chain management, International Economics (APICS certification as a plus).
• At least 5 years of experience in supply chain or related roles within supply chain planning role (e.g: Manufacturing, Distributing, FMCG Industry). Experience in the industrial spare parts is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of supply chain processes, demand planning concepts, and inventory management principles.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably SAP S/4 HANA.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and/or Power BI; ability to manage large datasets and complex analyses.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage pressure and tight timelines.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to drive improvements rather than maintain status quo.
• Good written and spoken English skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, result-driven environment.