Job SummaryEntity:Finance
Job Family Group:Business Support Group
The planner creates short- and long-term plans at item/location level of planned stock movements across the distribution network in order to meet customer service and operational targets.
The planner is responsible for providing analytical support to the planning process.
Provides accurate information to both business customers and support teams through the correct use of all information technology systems.
Displays flexibility and adaptability to work with and assist other teams within the organization.
Creates a feasible plan of what needs to be shipped from the different locations across the network to ensure that stock availability is maximized, and stock obsolescence is minimized.
Holds overall responsibility for managing planning processes for the items in their portfolio, ensuring that we have the right products, at the right time and in the right place to meet customer demand and operational targets.
Manages any shortages of goods to maximize sales volumes and initiates continuous improvement plans/corrective actions as necessary to meet demand plans.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To consolidate the monthly forecast and generate the forward monthly plan requirements for prompt preparations of purchase requisition for finished products to meet the dynamic demand without compromising the agreed service level.
Act as response team member for crisis/continuity management, with accountabilities consistent with relevant response plans and as assigned by the response team leader.
Participate and provide inputs in the S&OP forums (e.g.
Supply Review, Demand Control Meeting, Marketing Review/NPI meeting, Performance Review, etc.).
Contribute by providing updates on all forward demand trending and risk assessment in respect to supply and cash impact for mitigation action, anticipation of Opportunity and Vulnerability for forward projection, Demand Supply balancing to mitigate the service issue as tactical actions.
Prepare the monthly production plan according to plant capacity, RM supply status, package availability, FG delivery capacity, coordinate production, logistics, plant, and procurement to ensure the production plan is successfully completed.
Prepare weekly production plan according to plant capacity, highlight the capacity issues, and work out the mitigation plan with the plant team.
Support the compilation of supply schedules for a reliable, flexible, and efficient delivery of finished goods.
Provide close monitoring of general sales volumes, especially stock development at storage locations, and appropriate adjustment of the supply schedule under guidance.
Support project work and initiatives through preparation of statistics, data, and analysis, such as volumes, costs, margin, and capacities, and assist in developing continuous improvement opportunities.
Support the wider strategic goals of minimizing costs along the supply chain and ensure compliance with relevant quality standards.
Support the communication and coordination of change management events/NPI/Competitiveness Initiatives throughout the supply chain that are related to Purchase Finished Goods.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Highly analytical, numerate with a strong attention to detail.
Experience in Supply planning, DRP & MPS processes is desirable.
Minimum4years of experience working across a variety of planning roles.
High degree of computer literacy including advanced knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and business reporting tools.
Can operate with ease at different levels of planning (operational, tactical, and strategic).
Has the drive and insight to act wherever it is required.
Able to work well under sustained pressure with conflicting priorities, optimizing resources and responding to fast-changing circumstances.
Problem-solving skills.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Experience of working with a diverse team across different geographies.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Absolute fluency in "Business English & Mandarin" is mandatory.
University/College degree preferably in economics.
Very strong analytical skills – able to analyze and summarize complex information and prepared to drive performance improvements.
Strong impact, interpersonal, influence, and communication skills with proven capability and potential to make a significant contribution to the business.
Good understanding of cross-service functions relating to the business commercial activities.
High understanding of the business requirements and strategy.
Ability to work under time pressure and to prioritize multiple tasks.
High level of customer focus.
High degree of energy, stamina, and resilience, combined with a "can do" attitude.
Highly motivated.
At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:
A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued.
Possibility to join our social communities and networks.
Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path.
Life and health insurance, medical care package.
And many other benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Travel Requirement:No travel is expected with this role.
Relocation Assistance:This role is not eligible for relocation.
Remote Type:This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.
Skills:Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Conflict Management, Creativity and Innovation, Customer centric thinking, Customer enquiries, Customer experience, Customer value proposition, Digital fluency, Resilience, Sustainability awareness and action, Understanding Emotions, Workload Prioritization.#J-18808-Ljbffr