Supply Planning Expert

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the new Planning Tool implementation (Kinaxis) and Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for supply/inventory and distribution planning processes for Malaysia

• Lead the master data clean-up and update task for the Malaysian market both in JDE and Kinaxis tools, with support from the local planning team

• Support the validation of Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) and End to End process model according to the regional timelines

• Act and be a super user in Kinaxis (KRR) and be responsible for training the end-users on the new tool for supply planning (MRP/DRP/Inventory/Production)

• Participate in Kinaxis design workshops and processes for supply/inventory planning, validate/align the processes for Malaysia & export markets of Port Klang.

• Highlight and identify gaps between current and to-be processes in Kinaxis and resolve the issues/gaps along with the project team and the Malaysian markets on a regular basis, while striving for gap closure within agreed timelines.

• Ensure quality of operational data and data validation in the new system, while constantly aligning with the business requirements.

• Ensure that any agreed new supply processes integrate with the local market processes, if deviations from regional standards exist.

• Drive and lead the UAT /test scenario planning, model validation, user flow validation and functional training of supply planning module in Kinaxis and ensure alignment with Malaysia team & extended team of export markets.

• This role will work closely with AsPac and Global Planning team, I&E, local supply planners and Kinaxis team and support hyper care after implementation and launch. The role will be required to work outside the normal hours due to the different time zones involved in the project.

• This role may be requested to support markets outside Malaysia, according to business requirements

Requirements-

• Expert in Supply/inventory planning process and minimum 5-7 years of Experience in supply planning.

• Strong knowledge of end-to-end workflow of supply chain management system, preferably FMCG experience or good understanding of Lubricant Business.

• Experience working on medium to large scale migration project on system implementation would be beneficial.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally in English, both written and verbally, to wide variety of audiences

• Demonstrated track record of working with teams within complex, matrix organizations with a significant number of stakeholders.

• Self-driven, resourceful and results-oriented, plans effectively and works well in a team or individually

• Experience of managing internal teams and change of management processes, while working with external stakeholders.

• Strong collaboration and excellent team skills and experience in working with cross-functional and multi-cultural teams

• Working knowledge of JDE and/or SAP and Kinaxis planning tool, especially for supply planning modules

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: RM5,000.00 - RM8,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday