RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Lead monthly S&OP review meetings and challenge the assumptions and numbers provided in the analysis in order to solicit functional knowledge to improve forecast accuracy
• Submit periodic Net Requirement Forecast through SAP, based on cross-functional discussions, analyses on sales forecast, new product launches, phase-In/out schedule, etc.
• Work closing with sales and marketing teams, regulatory, global planning, and local supply chain team striving to provide and accurate demand signal

Supply Planning

• Review and manage STOs generated by system. Minimize manual process
• Place manual STOs when required
• Follow up and expedite shipment with distribution centers/ factories/ suppliers
• Determine and maintain SNP parameters in SNP

Inventory Planning and Control

• Drive phase-in/ out processes for assigned product lines.
• Communicate implementation plans (and relevant changes) to geographies consistent with marketing & integrated business plans
• Ensure inventory policies & LBE targets are met by working closely with commercial, marketing and finance team to create appropriate inventory control
• Monitor safety stock and reorder points without hampering the customer service levels
• Monitor and reduce scrap
• Monitor DOH and drive DOH reduction
• Monitor backorder and Line Fill Rate
• Contribute to phase-in/phase-out processes for assigned product lines. Communicate implementation plans (and relevant changes) to geographies consistent with Marketing & integrated business plans
• Coordinate inventory allocation and/or transfer during times of supply constrain or in excess

Reporting

• Create reports on sales/demand forecast accuracy, run-rate, inventory, short UBD, expiry etc.
• Maintain forecasts and planning factors in demand planning system (APO)

Continuous Improvement

• Execute continuous improvement of forecasting process while maintaining costs and scrap rate at appropriate level
• Drive inventory optimization and DOH for cost saving
• Provide trainings to team members to enhance quality of work

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute the job responsibilities according to applicable standard operating procedures of Abbott
• Prepare for Audits, Compliances & SOX, etc., Documentations
• Ensure applicable SOP of Abbott executed
• Backup Supply Planning/ Customer Service/ Freight & Distribution functions and when required
• Ad hoc projects

REQUIREMENTS

• A diploma or equivalent of College graduated
• At least 3 years of working experience in similar roles
• Demonstrates excellent telephone and interpersonal communications skills
• Able to work independently and as part of team
• Able to organize and prioritize work
• Demonstrates basic level of computer literacy with high numerical accuracy
• Have in-depth knowledge of various forecasting techniques, root cause analysis as well as ERP systems
• SAP relevant experience

PREFORMANCE FACTORS:

• Focuses on the Customer: Is dedicated to meeting the needs of internal and external customers.
• Delivers Results with Integrity: Meets commitments and produces the right results at the right time. Adheres to moral and ethical principles. Believable and trustworthy. Does what he/she says they are going to do.
• Teamwork/Supporting our Colleague: Collaborates with co-workers to achieve work group and company goals.
• Initiative: Takes action without prompting or direction from others. Constantly strives to improve own and company performance.
• Personal Involvement: Personally engages his/her interests, emotions or commitments in their work.
• Teamwork/Supporting our Colleague: Collaborates with co-workers to achieve work group and company goals.
• Initiative: Takes action without prompting or direction from others. Constantly strives to improve own and company performance.
• Personal Involvement: Personally engages his/her interests, emotions or commitments in their work.