Senior Supply & Demand Planner

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About the Opportunity:

The Senior Supply and Demand planner (BCC - Baby and Child Care) leads supply planning for the BCC side of the business with the goal of maximising Customer service and minimising costs through effective ordering and management of inventory. This is done via closely coordinating with our overseas manufacturing sites Mills, ensuring a well organised supply planning space conducting regular production meetings, PO governance, regular reviews of Safety stock/Lead times etc.

This role will also have the capability to support our Demand planning Team coordinate the baseline and promotional planning forecast inputs from the National Sales, Account and Category Management teams in a collaborative fashion to develop an aligned SKU by state split forecast over a 24-month horizon. They will be a point of contact in relation to short term demand changes and the allocation of stock in short supply and is the foundation for subsequent production, procurement and deployment plans.

Business partnering and collaboration with the rest of the Supply chain Team as well as our cross functional stakeholders in Sales, Marketing and Finance is a critical part of this role. The ability to build relationships, confidence and trust across the business is essential. Delivering our NPD projects each year also falls into this area (ensure critical milestones related to SC are met on time or any risk mitigated with no unplanned costs or commercial impacts).

Analysis and reporting of results and opportunities for process improvement is an important part of the role. Leading and participating in key forums within the S&OP cycle and play an important critical role supporting the Supply chain Leadership Team, the success of the function and the broader business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach and manage x1 direct report, a China Mill based Dispatch planner supporting raising of POs and manage mixed container requests to optimize shipping efficiency.

• Maximising Customer service (DIFOT, OBSL etc) and minimise costs through effective ordering and management of inventory.

• Partner closely with our overseas manufacturing sites Mills (primarily in China/Singapore/Korea) and lead weekly Supply and production meetings.

• Partner with Sales, Marketing and Finance to build robust customer demand plans underpinned by thorough analysis, clear R&Os and capture of Demand Drivers.

• Deliver accurate volume demand forecast as a key input into the S&OP process: based on documented assumptions/analysis across the planning horizon for the relevant product and customer hierarchy.

• NPD Project launches and NPD SKU creation and corresponding Master data set up in SAP and our PDC (Product Data Capture) system. In addition to this, supporting the Team with ongoing Master data maintenance support as required.

• Effective management of SLOBs and minimise write off exposures

• Participate in various cross functional meetings and forums with Sales and Marketing Team, representing Supply chain, including attending and contributing to S&OP cycle meetings (Supply Review, Demand review etc) where necessary.

Essential requirements:

• 5+ years working experience in both Supply and Demand planning in an FMCG environment.

• 5+ years working experience using SAP/APO/IBP and good ERP knowledge generally

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel (vlookups, pivot

• tables etc)

• Analytically minded with proven ability to conduct, quantitative and statistical analyses complimented with qualitative inputs from multiple sources

• to draw conclusions and make recommendations.

• University qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business or similar.

• Strong relationship building skills, stakeholder management skills and EQ. The ability to confidently business partner with other functions particularly the Sales, Marketing and Finance Teams.

• Excellent communication skills, including presenting and training

• Dynamic & energetic team player able to meet deadlines and being stress resistant, self-motivated team member who can drive resolution to issues with strong

• Problem-solving skills.

• Personal interest in K-C brands and products via family/personal usage

What’s on Offer:
Our Kimberly-Clark employees receive a competitive salary and incentives as well as access to a fantastic range of benefits including superannuation, career development opportunities, free health & well-being activities, volunteering leave and much more.

About You:
You’re driven to perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

To Be Considered:
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly.

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