Process Innovation Manager (Demand & Supply Planning Manager)

- Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives, focusing on customer satisfaction, cost optimization, and innovation.
- Lead the development and execution of the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring integration and alignment between demand planning, supply planning, and other cross-functional teams.
- Lead process to clear residual and slow-moving stocks within the commercial teams
- Partner with Finance on the definition of the financial plan
- Provide expert Demand Planning input to the Customer Supply Chain Lead and develop effective working relationships with in-Market Warehouse & Distribution, Customer Service, and Local Customization teams
- Oversee production planning, scheduling, and capacity management activities to meet customer demand efficiently.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production processes and reduce waste.
- Implement inventory management strategies to minimize stockouts, reduce slow-moving and obsolete inventory (SLOB), and optimize working capital.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance teams to gather market intelligence, forecast demand, and identify potential risks and opportunities.
- Implement demarketing strategies to manage products reaching the end of their lifecycle or to align supply with demand fluctuations. Top of Form
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and evaluate demand and supply planning performance.
- New Product Introduction for new distributors.