CP Demand Planning Lead Bulgaria and North Macedonia

Purpose:

The role is focused on handling CP Supply Planning, Replenishment and Goods Purchasing processes in gSAP; facilitating IBP CP pre-SOP Bulgaria and North Macedonia, including preparation of the process prior the meeting, USF, CSF, Return lines and post meting actions; maintaining and ensuring accurate master data in gSAP, IBP and etc.; supporting artwork and label preparation; ensuring on time and in good quality supply according to the sales plan; proactively reducing inventory levels.

The CP Demand Planning Lead Bulgaria and North Macedonia role is part of the CP Supply Chain function.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handle material management process (AGI codes creation, changes in MDM)
• Maintain and ensure accurate master data in gSAP and rest related platforms, like IBP, TS and etc.
• Prepare process of IBP CP pre-SOP (MDM validation, act sales validation and etc.)
• Facilitate IBP CP pre-SOP to capture accurately USF, CSF, returns and actions.
• Deputize Other Demand Planning Leads within the GA
• Follow up off-meeting actions linked to IBP cycle.
• Analyze statistical data and maintain stat forecast line to support decision making during the IBP CP pre-SOP.
• Support marketing and sales teams in developing/maintaining sales lines in IBP
• Develop, maintain and coordinate CP Supply plan (tactical), replenishment proposals and purchase orders in fully alignment with the IBP sales plans and regional guidance.
• Reflect properly downside and upsides during the IBP CP pre-SOP and after in all related to tools and files.
• Follow up of E2E purchase orders with great collaboration with region and customer service
• Support artwork coordinator with full alignment with local marketing and regulatory,
• Prepare reports in line with business requirements within the scope of the role.
• Actively support Customer Service in daily operations.
• Proactively support redeployments and other initiatives linked to flexibility in supply.

CRITICAL EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Experience of min. 3 years in Customer Service, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics roles
• Experience in international logistics and Dangerous Good Transportation, BIO shall be seen as advantage
• Fluency in English
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems
• Excellent Excel knowledge and experience.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to act under tight timelines.
• Ability to negotiate and manage/resolve conflicts with sales & marketing managers, and other parties
• Continuously learning and following legislation related to our products, customs, dangerous goods transport
• Continuous and effective communication and work with Finance, Regulatory, Sales and Marketing