Sr Buyer (IMS & FG), Senior Specialist, SC [IDL] Logistics

Demand Planning and Forecasting: Manage product releases, sales forecasts, safety stock levels, and input data for demand planning and replenishment (using Excel, PDFs, or client-specific systems or EDI).

Backorder Analysis: Analyze backorders and make-to-order requests for replenishment. Monitor and track weekly ETAs in coordination with customer service and key account managers.

Fill Rate and Coverage Analysis: Conduct weekly or monthly analysis of fill rates, coverage levels, and replenishment plans.

Sales Analysis: Conduct monthly analysis of actual sales by channel, material, and family (forecast accuracy).

Demand Analysis: Conduct monthly analysis of demand per material and develop replenishment plans.

Purchase Planning: Propose weekly or monthly purchase plans.

Forecast Sharing: Send forecasts to suppliers.

Order Placement: Place stock transfer orders and purchase orders for third-party suppliers.

Supplier Coordination: Coordinate with suppliers and track goods receipt with ECC and logistics.

Inventory Analysis: Conduct weekly analysis of backorders versus inventory (on-hand and in transit).

S&OP: Participate in monthly sales and operations planning, analyzing information loaded into IBP.

Obsolete Inventory: Conduct monthly review of obsolete and slow-moving inventory with customer service, key account managers, product managers, and identify improvement opportunities.

MRP Parameters: Analyze and update MRP parameters (MTS, MTO, ABC, safety stock, lead time, etc.) quarterly.

New Product Launch: Coordinate the launch of new products and new production projects.

Product Lifecycle: Be involved in and track product transitions, substitutions, phase-outs, new generations, and changes in ingredients or packaging.

Production Start and End: Oversee the start of production and end of production processes.

Reporting: Create and deliver monthly reports and KPIs.

Closing Checklist: Ensure monthly compliance with the closing checklist and BIC controls.

GRIR and PO Cleanup: Clean up goods receipt/invoice reconciliation and open purchase orders monthly.

Disposal: Propose and follow up on the fiscal destruction process twice a year.

Procurement

• Indirect Materials: Obtain quotes from suppliers for indirect materials and services. Track requisitions in ARIBA and purchase orders in SAP.
• Price Comparison: Conduct price comparisons (total cost of ownership).
• Delivery Monitoring: Monitor delivery times and report IM&S anomalies in coordination with the requester.
• Supplier Setup: Request changes and additions of suppliers to the vendor master data.
• Recurring Purchases: Monitor recurring purchases (office supplies, telephony, utilities, etc.) and reconcile against open purchase order balances.
• Accruals: Create monthly accruals for expenses not invoiced or recorded in the current month. Match GRIR IM&S between MasFactura and SAP.
• Maintenance: Follow up on maintenance related to EHS and procurement.
• BIC Controls: Adhere to BIC controls.
• OMT Projects: Support the creation and tracking of OMT projects.
• Supplier Evaluation: Evaluate suppliers (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually as needed).

Education: Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Business Administration, International Trade, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience in supply chain management.
Languages: Intermediate English proficiency.
Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in SAP (MM module) is required.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Strong knowledge of data analysis and data visualization techniques.
• Experience with CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) is preferred.

Knowledge:

• In-depth understanding of supply chain principles, including forecasting, inventory control, demand planning, MPS, and MRP.
• Familiarity with S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) processes.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage change effectively.
• High level of emotional intelligence.
• Proactive and results-oriented approach.