Planner (Supply Chain)

TL;DR

Planner (Supply Chain): Developing and maintaining demand forecasts, supply plans, and inventory strategies to ensure product availability with an accent on balancing customer demand and supply capacity. Focus on optimizing inventory turnover and achieving high OTIF service levels using SAP ERP.

Location: Shanghai, China

Company

A leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions with 78 manufacturing facilities worldwide.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts based on sales trends, market intelligence, and historical data.
• Execute supply plans to ensure product availability while optimizing inventory levels and working capital.
• Manage slow-moving, excess, and near-expiry inventory to minimize obsolescence.
• Coordinate stock transfer plans and track purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery (OTIF).
• Prepare supply chain reports, KPI analyses, and planning dashboards to support business decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Demand, Supply, or Inventory Planning.
• Experience working with SAP ERP systems and planning tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.