Manager, GBS – Material Planning

We have the perfect opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain professional. The role will primarily report into the Material planning Senior Manager. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where the successful candidate must have the right attitude, be prepared to roll their sleeves up and be an excellent problem solver.  

This person will have a broad range of responsibilities across all aspects of Material Planning, people management & development. We are looking for someone who doesn't need any motivation to develop, a self-starter, who is hungry to continually improve Material planning & Supply chain operations. You will be working close together with various business partners in our Business units, GBS & Global Operations teams.  

In brief, you will be responsible for: 

• Lead a team of Material Planners. 

• Implements global strategies for materials management- ensuring accurate and efficient supply chain operations. 

• Collaborate with suppliers- procurement- and manufacturing to optimize raw materials- packaging materials- and ingredients. 

• Develop and implement MRP processes to ensure optimal inventory levels while ensuring availability and avoiding waste. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply planning, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams to align supply chain activities. 

• Analyze and optimize MRP processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices. 

• Drive Process excellence initiatives using CI framework and application of Lean practices 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related field 

• 5+ Years Supply Chain experience preferably within FMCG 

• Strong knowledge of S&OP, Supply and Material Planning principles    

• Proficiency in Supply Chain & Supply Chain Planning software & tools preferred (OMP, Kinaxis, O9 or SAP APO) 

• Proven track record to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence