·Coordination of production plans with mills and external suppliers for a specified portfolio
·Optimisation of product supply to meet customer service and working capital/DIO objectives
·Ensure and implement ongoing material ordering and scheduling for the Mill and appropriate external manufacturing locations including raw materials and packaging.
·Lead stock capacity and management for principal materials.
·Execution of product/packaging rollovers, introductions and discontinuations, whilst minimising the risk of redundant materials/products
·Management of critical codes and inventory issues
·Optimise the use of various planning systems
·Support Monthly OBSM process including OBSM Planning projections and liaise with Product Management for write off proposals
·Support the Product Change Process ensuring accurate master data maintenance
·Support the running and maintaining of key KPI reports
·Strong analytical skills
·Ability to operate under pressure in a fast-changing environment
·Excellent communication skills
·A positive, enthusiastic and motivated team player who is able to work with a variety of individuals and cross-functional teams to take initiatives to problem solve.
·Strong Excel skills, as well as working knowledge of SAP and APO desirable
·CI mindset essential
·Good English communication skills