Supply Chain Manager

Description

Inventory Forecasting

⁃ Accurate and timely generation of calendared unit forecasts for Affiliate.

⁃ Develop an understanding of current sales, marketing plans and general business issues in order to forecast. Must coordinate with brands and regional supply chain.

⁃ Inventory reconciliation between forecasts, budgets, and latest estimate.

⁃ Monitor new Products and Promotional samples, gifts and collateral forecasts in conjunction with Marketing Dept. Inventory Management Review

⁃ Assist the line managers for review of monthly Inventory, product mix, including ABC mix, category product mix, etc. with Brands/Marketing.

⁃ Review excesses to ensure inventory is kept within desirable levels

⁃ Quarterly obsolescence analysis and review. Facilitates returns when necessary.

⁃ Review freight cost with Brands

⁃ Prepare forecast versus actual analysis for new products and seasonal launched items.

⁃ Works with the line managers to review Brands next 3 to 6 months Marketing Calendar and identify action plans if there are issues with Estimated Arrival Date Masterfile Maintenance

⁃ Set up New Products in the system.

⁃ Maintain changes as sent via LCC for existing products.

⁃ Update costs, product status and classifications as required.

⁃ Set up and maintain ABC classification and safety stocks.

⁃ Maintain Billing Price for Distributor

Month End Reporting

⁃ Provide analysis of Inventory Level and Months Cover variance (vs. plan)

⁃ Provide analysis of variances and highlight reasons for forecast vs. actual discrepancies.

⁃ Prepare Tracking Reports for New and Promo reports for Affiliate.

Budget/VFB

⁃ Assist the line manager to review the product mix and Category Run Rate for the FY and the COG % estimate with brands.

⁃ Updates or changes on New Products

⁃ Monthly updates on inventory trends vs plan Product Registration

⁃ Timely review product line up with Brands to ensure new products are registered on time

⁃ Responsible to properly maintain and update Product information files to meet FDA/ BFAD requirements

⁃ Closely coordinate with the Distributor to ensure a free error registration check and inspection.

Others

⁃ Long⁃term strategic planning of supply chain organization and processes to accommodate future business expansion.

⁃ Manage progress of the team and develop clear roles and responsibilities to ensure efficiency of supply chain

Qualifications

Minimum Education: University degree

Minimum Experience: Min 5 years related experience

Skills/Specific Experience Required

Excellent communication, coaching, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook