Sr Analyst – Materials Management (SARM)

• Identify replenishment process gaps, communicate to required business partners, and acquire information needed to eliminate gaps in material replenishment performance.

• This individual would be expected to drive the development and execution of ordering strategies for raw materials across one specific Business units.

• Manage inbound and outbound planning for raw materials through warehouse. Manage the age process for raw materials. Ensure all the operational challenges are resolved.

• Collaborate with Sourcing buyers and brand planners to develop and implement order target quantity and get alignment from Sourcing and operating units.

• Develop target quantities for raw materials and track the order quantities against the target quantity.

• Provide RMWO risk assessment and recommendations to reduce write offs for specific operating units.

• Manage and execute packaging transition, vendor transition, new product launch projects on a timely manner.

• Develop RM tie out plans for packaging projects proactively and communicate the risk and mitigation plans to the operating units.

• Work with Supply planners on production plans and call out risk from raw material standpoint.

• Develop success metrics to track the benefits derived out of implementing Ordering strategies.

• Utilize custom and ad hoc reporting functionality to report actual versus target material inventory levels; ensure process adherence and perform root cause gap analysis.

• Resolve Vendor queries related to RM forecast, order consolidation, order changes, short lead orders.

• Lead weekly/monthly calls with Suppliers on operational metrics.

• Active participation in Brand execution meetings and provide decision making information to mitigate risk.

Business Results (10% of the Time)

• Maintain optimum inventory levels & Safety stocks for all materials, to achieve optimal inventory target and maintain seamless service to the plants.

• Identify new cost saving opportunities within inbound logistics network for a specific business unit.

Continue Professional Career Development (10% of Time)

• Participate in formal Logistics training.

• Participate in Supply Chain Competencies Training

• Develop Goals and Objectives for the Fiscal Year

Organizational Effectiveness (10% of Time)

• Mentor new team members.

• Support junior team members in meetings with stakeholders.

• Develop soft skills: Written & Verbal communication, Presentation & Interpersonal Effectiveness

• Participate and lead in knowledge sharing sessions.

• Lead any team initiatives that you may be asked to

• Participate in Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

• Identify collaboration opportunities within the sub team and team.

• Impart functional / domain training to other team members and new members.