Focus: The focus and responsibilities of a Supply Planning Specialist revolve around ensuring that a company's supply planning operations run smoothly and efficiently to meet company goals
- Responsibilities
- Manage relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods. This may involve negotiating contracts, monitoring supplier shipping performance, and resolving any issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing.
- Supply Planning Specialists identify and mitigate risks that could disrupt supply chain operations, such as supplier shortages, shipping delays, or production bottlenecks.
- Supply Planning Specialists collaborate with various departments across the organization, including sales, marketing, operations, finance, and logistics. They align supply chain planning activities with overall business goals and objectives to ensure a coordinated approach.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory turnover, fill rates, and on-time delivery metrics to assess the effectiveness of supply chain operations.
- Prepare reports and presentations to communicate performance insights and recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders.
Job RequirementsEducational Qualifications:bachelor’s degree: A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, operations management, engineering, or a related field is typically required. This provides a foundational understanding of supply chain principles and operationsProfessional Experience:Supply Chain Experience: 1-2years of experience in supply chain concepts, processes, and best practices, inventory management techniques, demand forecasting models, and supply chain optimization strategies.CompetenciesTeam workResult FocusAnalytical SkillsCommunication skillsDevelopment and Continual LearningAdaptability/ FlexibilityPlanning and Organizing skillsAttention to DetailsAccountability