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Form of work
SalaryPosition Description
- Demand Forecasting: Supply planners are responsible for analyzing historical sales data and market trends to predict future demand for products.
- Inventory Management: They manage inventory levels, ensuring that products are in stock and ready for distribution while avoiding overstock or understock situations.
- Production Planning: Supply planners work closely with production teams to schedule manufacturing activities in line with demand forecasts.
- Supplier Relations: They maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure a steady flow of raw materials and components.
- Cost Management: Supply planners aim to minimize inventory carrying costs and expedited shipping expenses.
- Risk Assessment: They identify potential Supply Chain risks and develop contingency plans to address disruptions.
- Data Analysis: Supply planners use various software and tools to analyze data, make informed decisions, and monitor key performance indicators.
Requirements
- Education: Typically, a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, logistics, business, or a related field is required. Some employers may prefer a master's degree for more senior positions.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for demand forecasting, data analysis, and cost management.
- Communication Skills: Effective communication with various teams, suppliers, and stakeholders is crucial.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Supply Chain Management software, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
- Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills are needed to manage inventory efficiently and plan production schedules.
- Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing market conditions and unexpected Supply Chain disruptions is important.
- Attention to Detail: Even small errors in supply planning can lead to significant issues, so attention to detail is crucial.
- Teamwork: Supply planners often collaborate with cross-functional teams, so being a team player is important.
- Supply Chain Knowledge: A good understanding of Supply Chain principles, logistics, and industry best practices is essential.
- Experience: Entry-level positions may accept candidates with minimal experience, but more senior roles may require several years of experience in Supply Chain Management.
