Supply Chain Inventory Planning

Supply Chain Inventory Planning

Description -

Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Frequently contributes to the development of new ideas and methods. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies. Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients. Exercises significant independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives. May provide mentoring and guidance to lower level employees.

Responsibilities:

• Support activities related to E&O (Excess and Obsolescence Management) such as material liability analysis with Factories, reports validation and negotiating for E&O reduction.

• Responsible to reconcile E&O reports and identify root-causes analysis from Bill of Material analysis and Demand validation.

• Integrates with supply and demand planning team, as well commodities managers to discuss E&O mitigation and avoidance.

• Activities includes E&O mitigation through material leverage optimization and sales to brokers.

• Lead E&O closure, including material write-off tracking.

• Leads a broad range of complex supply chain processes, such as inventory analysis and planning, demand planning, import/export operations, and sales and operations planning (SOP).

• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and leads/develops recommendations and provides insight for management.

• Independently executes complex demand and supply matching activities, connecting planning to execution, and identifying issues and their impact.

• Works cross-functionally to prioritize backlog.

• Partners with global business units and supply bases to generate and deliver demand signals.

• Leads cross-functional regional and global business unit planning teams to maintain and enhance the current business processes.

• Defines and reviews performance metrics on a regular basis, identifying opportunities for improvement actions to address.

• Contributes to priority projects by adding creative insights and developing recommendations.

• Communicates requirements and guidelines to the regional and global business unit planning teams.

• Mentors junior-level staff and establishes guidelines for the mentorship programs.

• Leads and manages a Regulatory Trade Compliance program.

Education and Experience Required:

• First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.

• Typically 6-10 years of experience in a supply chain function.

• Experience in more than one supply chain function.

• Broker's license and/or 6-10 years of experience in a customs/global trade function.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent understanding of supply chain processes (plan, source, make deliver).

• Identifies cutting edge analytical tools, models and methods for making key business decisions.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills; mastery in English and local language.

• Excellent internal and external relationship management skills.

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of how to analyze business problems using Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), statistical analysis, and financial modeling.

• Very Strong project management skills, with capability to manage cross functional teams in multiple geographies.

• Strong business acumen and technical knowledge within area of responsibility.

• Very strong understanding of HP's overall supply chain strategy.

• Excellent understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), ATP and master scheduling.

• Excellent understanding of national and international trade requirements to align customs/trade function with business objectives.

• Thorough knowledge of inventory modeling and analysis.

• Strong leadership skills including team-building and conflict resolution and management.

• Excellent understanding in developing and managing a trade compliance program.

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Supply Chain & Operations

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Full time

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No shift premium (India)

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