Supply And Demand Planner - Abbott Nutrition

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary Job Function:

• Manage the end to end process of S&L
• Manage Supply and Logistics of incoming stock and automation of month end reporting
• Ensure adequate stock distribution and to ensure stock is available at our ports for distribution across ANZ

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain stock levels in line with demand and customers' expectations
• Manage logistics services - freight (ocean, air, surface), warehouse, 3PL
• Periodic reporting and analysis both locally and globally
• Review, prioritise and move stock as needed in various accounts and distributors
• Liaise with ALOG/NOLA on day to day stock issues and enquiries
• Update changes to the supply plan via the weekly publish
• KPI tracking & trends - distributors as well as internal
• Excess & obsolescence reporting
• Forecasting to ensure adequate stock levels held in depots
• Send weekly backorder reports for AU & NZ
• Managing inventory in cooperation with our distributors
• Stock release monitoring and approval to manage products on scarce status
• Managing stock expiration and pricing
• Monitor incoming shipments & MAS conformance
• Working with Demand Planning team on all risks to supply stability
• Develop, streamline and improve supply function within the business 
• Acting as first point of call for our sales teams on stock situations and resolving issues including stock movement between depots according to FEFO rule
• GS1 management

Education/Experience/Knowledge required:

• Tertiary Qualification in Supply Chain Management or similar field – highly desirable
• Project Management Qualification – highly desirable
• Background in demand/supply planning or complex analytical and numerical roles 
• Dealt with supply to traditional food route channel and convenience market in Australia
• Potentially have experience in dealing with short shelf life stock
• Experience in dealing with a large numbers of SKUs
• Developed knowledge of inventory management software, spreadsheets and databases and be proficient in computer based programs specifically Excel 
• Excellent relationship management skills
• High level of analytical skills
• Enthusiastic self-starter

Quality, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities:

• Attend regular departmental meetings with manager/supervisor to build in continuous feedback mechanisms.
• Meet the requirements of ISO and Class A by complying with all relevant Quality policies and procedures to ensure the Quality objectives of the business are met.
• Comply with all relevant company Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and work practices with the intent of preventing or minimizing accidental exposures to self, colleagues and/or the environment. 

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Supply ChainDIVISION:
ANI International NutritionLOCATION:
Australia > Macquarie Park : 299 Lane Cove RoadADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
StandardTRAVEL:
Not specifiedMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable