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J&J Family of Companies Demand Planner in Haryana, India
Demand Planner - 2406200360W
Description
The Demand Planner leads the Sales & Operations Planning process for Surgical Vision, to ensure the effectiveness of the process. A key objective to ensure the accuracy of our demand forecast and timely communication of any potential demand changes to Regional Planning team & suppliers.
This role is also responsible for ensuring the availability of the stocks and effective inventory management to minimize inventory write offs due to excess, slow moving and obsolete stock, and ensure stock levels are correct to service the business.
Responsibilities:
Conduct regular Sales & Operations Planning meetings with relevant Sales & Marketing & Finance team members (standard agenda items are all covered)
Ensure minutes are recorded for all meetings and all actions are followed up by action owners.
Communicate any potential material demand changes to the Regional Planning team (RPT) demand & supply planners/source contact as soon as possible
Support continuous improvement projects taking us from S&OP to IBP
Maintain 24 months forecasts for inventory
Review exception list & obtain marketing feedback
Working with source forecasting system to ensure latest marketing intelligence are reflected in the forecast
Maintaining sufficient safety stocks as per agreed levels
Work with all stakeholders to ensure supply chain readiness for timely New Product Introduction
Work with Regional Planning team & Marketing to decide phase in/out strategy and the optimal inventory levels to maximise sales opportunities
Product Portfolio review & recommend product rationalisation based on demand forecast
Provide timely demand change information to Regional planning team
Validate weekly replenishment schedule
Prepare all KPIs for Franchise/Division responsible for (OTIF, MAPE, BIAS Inventory)
Analyse results & implement actions for improvements
Gain general knowledge of franchise product range and relevant surgical applications
Qualifications
Qualifications:
8 years’ experience in Supply Chain or related fields
Medical Device or FMCG background
Experience in forecasting and MRP planning
Experienced with advanced planning systems such as OMP
Experience in S&OP or IBP
Integrity & Credo values
Good SAP knowledge
Excellent problem solving & analytical skills
Intermediate/advance Excel skills
Intermediate reporting and data visualization skills (e.g. Tableau, Power BI) an advantage
Good understanding of end-to-end planning processes and Supply Chain knowledge
Effective collaboration and communication skills
Good stakeholder management skills
Drive for results and accountability
Continuous improvement mindset
Primary Location Asia Pacific-India-Haryana-Gurgaon
Organization Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision India Private Ltd. (8078)
Job Function Demand Planning
Req ID: 2406200360W
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