Supply Planning Manager, EMEA

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Your Role: Supply Planning Manager EMEA

The Supply Planning Manager EMEA is a key position responsible for delivering superior customer value by steering the supply and replenishment process while providing day-to-day supervision and coaching to a team of Supply Planners.

In this role, you will ensure healthy affiliate inventory levels for a selected group of suppliers and/or brands and act as a first point of escalation for the sub-team, ensuring business processes are executed in compliance with required standards.

Your Responsibilities:


* Team Supervision & Coaching: Supervise a team of 5 Supply Planners; attract, develop, and coach team members to drive engagement and ensure consistent performance.


* Supply & Replenishment Steering: Steer and track short-term supply plans, collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure inventory is maintained within healthy ranges.


* S&OP Support: Accountable for supporting applicable cluster/affiliate S&OP meetings to drive alignment between demand management, product supply, and inventory levels.


* Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships with Local Business Leaders, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, and Finance.


* Product Life-Cycle: Support the organization in managing the launch of new products and product rationalization, providing recommendations for inventory strategy.


* Compliance & GxP: Manage and support GxP relevant changes and deviations due to regulatory, legal, or manufacturing reasons.


* Continuous Improvement: Lead and participate in projects that impact supply planning processes and drive efficiency within the team.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* University Degree/Diploma in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, Customer Service, or a Commercial discipline (or equivalent experience).


* Proven record of success in supply chain, distribution, or logistics management with an in-depth understanding of supply planning processes and inventory systems.


* Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and the ability to l...