Supply Planner for the BSD Cluster

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Position Summary:

The Supply Planner for the BSD Cluster will be responsible for managing product replenishment to support BSD affiliates in achieving their sales objectives.

This role will work closely with affiliate demand planners and ICOS (Intercompany Shipping Teams) to ensure timely replenishments and the successful execution of product launches.

Responsibilities:



* Support the applicable cluster/affiliate S&OP process


* Responsible for demand process for the cluster/affiliate - using planning tools and working with supply partners to manage the inbound supply chain from supplier / HUBs to the affiliate, including but not limited to creating and managing Purchase Orders


* Supports replenishment process in close collaboration with ICS team


* Responsible for inventory health within affiliate, collaborates with regional SC Inventory Control team regarding inventory management tasks such as inventory reconciliation, managing discrepancies


* Support optimization of inventory health and minimize inventory exposures as well as perform inventory management tasks such as inventory reconciliation, cycle counts and investigation on discrepancies in close collaboration with the distribution team; Perform write-offs in a timely manner as needed


* Provide direction to 3PLs, freight brokers and freight forwarders around daily execution needs, partnering with Intercompany Services as needed to ensure timely supply of product.


* Build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships with Local Business Leaders, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, and other key stakeholders


* Support the organization as required managing the launch of new products, as well as product rationalization


* Manage / support GxP relevant changes due to regulatory / legal / manufacturing reasons.

Support GxP relevant deviation process.

Basic Qualifications:



* Strong business/financial acumen and analytical/problem-solving skills


* Self-management and organizational skills


* Good communicator, ability to influence broadly


* Interpersonal effec...