Supply Planning Asst. Manager

Apply for the Supply Planning Asst. Manager role at DKSH . Responsibilities Supply Planning & Optimization: Develop and maintain accurate and optimized supply plans, considering production capacity, lead times, inventory targets, and material availability. Supply Plan Execution: Oversee execution of the supply plan, ensuring alignment with production schedules, inventory targets, and demand plan, and early engagement with BLs, Procurement, clients, vendors, toll manufacturers to determine optimum planning parameters (MOQ, lead times, order frequencies) that drive target inventory Days on Hand. Inbound Logistics Management: Liaise with Customs Compliance Team to manage the entire import process—ensuring compliance with regulations, accurate documentation, shipment tracking, customs release and warehouse delivery. Inventory Management: Establish and manage optimal inventory levels to balance service levels and working‑capital requirements; implement strategies to reduce excess inventory and prevent stockouts. Capacity Planning: Work with manufacturing and other stakeholders (e.g., toll manufacturers) to ensure sufficient production capacity; identify and address capacity constraints. Supplier Management: Collaborate with procurement and finance to ensure timely material delivery, negotiate rates/terms/contracts, build effective relationships with clients, customers, government agencies, and service providers, and propose optimum inventory of SRA/bundled products and RM requirements for toll manufacturing/third‑party providers. IBP/S&OP Process: Actively participate in Sales & Operations Planning, providing key inputs, challenging assumptions, and ensuring alignment between demand and supply plans. Performance Monitoring & Analysis: Monitor KPIs related to supply planning, inventory management, and supplier performance; analyze data to identify improvement areas and implement corrective actions. Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve issues during execution, such as supplier delays, transportation disruptions, or warehouse bottlenecks. Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the supply planning team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. System Implementation & Improvement: Contribute to the implementation and optimization of supply planning systems and tools. Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Effectively collaborate with demand planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, trade sales, marketing, IBP & SCM operations to align objectives. Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to optimize supply chain execution, reduce costs, and improve service levels. Budget Management: Manage the supply planning budget and ensure cost‑effectiveness in all activities. Report Generation: Prepare supply chain reports and analyses to facilitate management decision‑making. Client Management: Directly interface with clients in their supply planning process and inventory reviews. Requirements At least seven years of experience in supply planning and S&OP IBP, preferably in a senior role. Proven experience developing and executing supply plans, managing inventory, and collaborating with suppliers. Strong understanding of supply chain principles, inbound logistics (DIFOT management), warehousing and inventory management. Strong understanding of import regulations, customs procedures, and international trade practices. Experience working with customs brokers and freight forwarders. Expertise in using supply planning software and tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.). Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills. Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment. Proficiency in using supply chain management software and tools (e.g., SAP, ERP, TMS, WMS). Proficiency and knowledge in using supply planning tools—plus. Additional Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Retail Pharmacies, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing Location: Muntinlupa City, National Capital Region, Philippines. #J-18808-Ljbffr