This position effectively drives the monthly Sales & Operations (S&OP) Planning Process for assigned product lines, including development & implementation of strategies to support product launch planning, inventory & obsolescence management, product rationalization, and monitoring of key demand planning performance indicators. The Demand and Supply Planning Specialist is also responsible for executing and monitoring all supply & distribution planning activities to ensure timely availability of material while meeting inventory targets, minimizing obsolescence, and optimizing costs. Overall responsibility includes ensuring accurate business assumptions and integration with business plans to reduce forecast error. Owning finished goods inventory target methodology used across global distribution sites for assigned products.Demand Planning & Forecasting- Lead monthly S&OP review meetings and challenge the assumptions and numbers provided in the analysis to solicit functional knowledge to improve forecast accuracy- Submit periodic Net Requirement Forecast through SAP, based on cross-functional discussions, analyses on sales forecast, new product launches, phase-In/out schedule, etc.- Work closing with sales and marketing teams, regulatory, global planning, finance, and local supply chain team striving to provide an accurate demand signalSupply Planning- Review and manage STOs generated by the system. Minimize manual process- Handle Sales Order and shipments, liaising closely with Distributor, regulatory, both regional and global planning to secure the allocation- Place manual STOs when required- Follow up and expedite shipment with distribution centers/ factories/ suppliers- Determine and maintain SNP parameters in SNPInventory Planning and Control- Monitor excess or aged stocks by connecting sales & marketing on clearance plan and RCA as well as a warehouse on execution to minimize the write-off- Ensure all SOPs are in place and comply with the procedure detailed- Monitor safety stock and reorder points without hampering the customer service levels- Monitor DOH and drive DOH reduction- Monitor backorder and Line Fill Rate- Manage stakeholders when there is a crisis on supply and give solutions to minimize exposure riskReporting- Create reports on sales/demand forecast accuracy, run-rate, inventory, short UBD, expiry, etc.- Maintain forecasts and planning factors in the demand planning systemContinuous Improvement- Execute continuous improvement of forecasting process while maintaining costs and scrap rate at the appropriate level- Drive inventory optimization and DOH for cost-saving- Provide training to team members to enhance the quality of work**OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:- Execute the job responsibilities according to applicable standard operating procedures of Abbott- Prepare for Audits, Compliances & SOX, etc., Documentations- Ensure applicable SOP of Abbott executed- Backup Customer Service/ Freight & Distribution functions and when required- Ad hoc projects**REQUIREMENTS**- Minimum diploma or the equivalent of College graduate- At least 3 years of working experience in similar roles- Strong analytical capability and planning skill- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written & presentation skills) in English- Excellent interpersonal skills to handle issues impacting the balance of supply and demand- Able to work independently and as part of a team- Able to organize and prioritize work- Demonstrates a basic level of computer literacy with high numerical accuracy**PREFORMANCE FACTORS**:- Focuses on the Customer: Is dedicated to meeting the needs of internal and external customers.- Delivers Results with Integrity: Meets commitments and produces the right results at the right time. Adheres to moral and ethical principles. Believable and trustworthy. Do what he/she says they are going to do.- Teamwork/Supporting our Colleague: Collaborates with co-workers to achieve workgroup and company goals.- Initiative: Acts without prompting or direction from others. Constantly strives to improve own and company performance.- Personal Involvement: Personally engages his/her interests, emotions, or commitments in their work.
