About the Position

We have the perfect opportunity for an experienced Deployment (Replenishment) Planner. The role will primarily report into the Deployment Manager. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where the successful candidate must have the right attitude, be prepared to roll their sleeves up and be an excellent problem solver.

This person will have a broad range of responsibilities across all aspects of Deployment (Replenishment) Planning. We are looking for someone who doesn't need any motivation to develop, a self-starter, who is hungry to continually improve Deployment planning & Supply chain operations.

In brief, you will be responsible for:

· Executes Short- & medium-term replenishment strategies for assigned locations while optimizing the balance between product availability, inventory investment & transportation optimization

· Build, review, track, forecast and adjust intra-company shipments using SAP & OMP – develop and communicate deployment forecast to Transportation and Warehousing

· Analyze SAP & OMP DRP parameters to leverage auto load building capabilities

· Ensure successful customer promotion execution by working with Integrated Planning, Transportation and Warehousing to communicate event specifics and execution requirements

· Liaise with Transportation and Warehousing groups as well as personnel at 3PL (Third Party Logistics) to resolve issues with intra-company shipments (including resolution of near-term warehousing capacity issues)

· Develop functional understanding of warehousing capacity, procedures and inbound/outbound planning processes to drive/enable warehouse capacity management and adherence to ship/arrival dates

· Minimize freight expense by utilizing optimal modes of transportation when feasible.

· Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply planning, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams to align supply chain activities.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related field

· 2+ Years Supply Chain experience preferably within FMCG

· Strong knowledge of S&OP, Supply and Material Planning principles

· Proficiency in Supply Chain & Supply Chain Planning software & tools preferred (OMP, Kinaxis, O9 or SAP APO)

· Proven track record to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence