Supply Planner

About Uplift

Uplift is a dynamic agency specializing in global talent search, covering EMEA, LATAM, USA, and APAC. With successful placements in 52 countries, we combine speed and cutting-edge technology to source top executive and mid-senior talent across various functions. Our innovative approach integrates global networks, AI, and advanced recruitment tools. Beyond recruitment, we engage with our audience through our podcast, newsletter, and webinars, ensuring we stay at the forefront of talent acquisition and global HR trends.

⭐About Our Client

Our well-known customer is a global leader in adhesives, beauty care, and home care products.

We are looking for an experienced Supply Planner for our client.

• Responsible for weekly supply planning of Finished Goods (FG) and Traded Goods (Finished Goods imported from other continents to IMEA) materials
• Communicating with various people/functions across the region. Regular follow up with 3Ps as well as other henkel plants about weekly production plans, production priorities, issues etc.
• Checks order confirmations and follows up on open orders, monitors punctuality and delivered volumes; if any preponement is needed, works in close cooperation with 3P teams and others to take prompt action to avoid delays,
• Escalates availability and delivery issues with suppliers, especially if shortage could be an issue for customer line stop
• Leads S&OE meetings twice in a month to ensure necessary actions are in place. Leads the team in terms of scrap process and PO monitoring activities process improvement.
• Ensures that the FG & TG portfolio is supplied in the most cost-effective way, kept at target service and inventory levels,
• Ensures the KPIs are aligned with the targets (Write-off, Slow Mover, DOS, Customer Service Level) and portfolio is supplied in the most cost-effective way, kept at target service and inventory levels. Prepares weekly and monthly reports about those KPIs,
• Maintains material master data and planning parameters; defines safety stock norms, reduces slow- and non-moving products in IMEA.

Candidate Requirements

• University degree in Industrial Engineering or related departments
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in supply planning, ideally in FMCG and/or Chemical sector
• Advanced user of MS Office applications, SAP know-how is desirable
• English with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organizational levels