Supply Network Planning Specialist

Overview
The Supply Network Planning Specialist - NPD Export is responsible for coordinating end-to-end supply network planning activities for new product development, product launches, renovation, packaging changes, phase-in/phase-out, and export market expansion. The role works closely with Export Market PICs, R&D, E&M, QFS, Export-Import, Logistics, Manufacturing, Procurement, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning teams to ensure launch readiness, supply continuity, master data readiness, export compliance readiness, inventory deployment, and on-time execution. This is a project-based planning role separated from the routine Supply Planning / MRP Specialist role, with the proposed L4 level due to comparable complexity, stakeholder impact, and business risk ownership.
Responsibilities
Coordinate supply network planning activities for NPD, product launch, renovation, packaging change, phase-in/phase-out, and export market launch projects.
Develop and follow up launch supply plans, including demand assumptions, production feasibility, material availability, inventory build, deployment, logistics readiness, and first shipment readiness.
Track project milestones and highlight supply risks that may impact launch timelines, first production, first shipment, service level, inventory exposure, or export compliance.
Act as the planning contact point for NPD Export projects and coordinate with Export Market PICs, R&D, E&M, QFS, Export-Import, Logistics, Manufacturing, Procurement, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning.
Coordinate customer, material, BOM, planning parameter, and export-related master data setup to ensure SAP master data readiness before production and shipment milestones.
Review demand assumptions and ensure sufficient supply coverage for new products and export markets during launch and post-launch stabilization period.
Coordinate production plans, initial stock build, finished goods deployment, logistics requirements, and shipment readiness for export products.
Identify supply shortages, excess inventory, slow-moving / obsolete risk, phase-in / phase-out risk, and propose mitigation actions proactively.
Coordinate closely with QFS and Logistics teams to ensure product quality and documentation readiness are in line with Vietnam regulations and export country requirements.
Coordinate closely with Export-Import and Logistics teams to ensure export process compliance and prevent shipment delay, product return, or market compliance issue.
Monitor launch performance after first production and first shipment, then capture lessons learned and continuous improvement actions for future NPD Export planning.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
2-5 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Project Coordination, NPD, Export, or related roles, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing environment.
Experience in new product launches, export business, commercialization, packaging changes, or phase-in/phase-out management is preferred.
Hands-on experience with SAP ERP systems and planning tools. SAP experience is preferred.
Good understanding of forecasting, inventory management, production planning, supply planning, master data, and export execution dependencies.
Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good understanding of forecasting, inventory management, production planning, supply planning, export process, and launch readiness requirements.
Good project coordination and stakeholder management skills across commercial, technical, planning, manufacturing, logistics, quality, procurement, and export-import teams.
Strong communication and organizational skills, with ability to follow up actions and escalate risks on time.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines and changing launch assumptions.
Detail-oriented with strong execution discipline on master data, launch checklist, compliance readiness, and handover documentation.
Proactive mindset with continuous improvement attitude and ability to prevent issues before launch or shipment impact occurs.