Downstream Planner

·        Responsible
for material replenishment (raw material and/or finished goods).
Use MRP (right balance of Resource Vs Demand) to ensure stock availability on
time at right place.

·        Collaborate
with Upstream and Downstream Planning Leader and Supply and Inventory Planner.

·        Run
Distribution Requirement Planning process on its perimeter.

·        Define
and update stock parameters to achieve service level objectives while
optimizing inventory level.

·        Manage
the purchase order portfolio, analyse stock discrepancies and perform
adjustments.

Main
Activities

·        PR
to PO conversion through ERP batch job (Ensure IG flow of PR to PO is
completely automated) at Vendor - Material Level and aligned to forecast.

·        Action
on MRP Exceptions (SAP example: MD06) and work with suppliers to advise /
expedite the deliveries.

·        Manage
Customer Requests Workflows.

·        Record
the Purchase Orders Acknowledgement, Advance Shipping Notification in ERP and
manage invoice discrepancy if any.

·        Ensure
the stock is available by analysing and taking right actions to keep the
Upstream Back Order Lines, Downstream Back Order Lines, Pre-Shortage, Shortage,
Stock Coverage and Stock Health under control.

·        Define
default transportation mode by using Air/Sea Tool and go through the workflow
in case of transportation mode change.

·        Be
primary contact of the suppliers and work closely with:

·        Downstream
Planning Leader for right prioritization in Production Scheduling and Queue
Management.

·        Upstream
Planning Leader for forecast validation before submission to suppliers and
recurrent or structural issues.

·        Supply
& Inventory Planner in case of any MRP Parameter Optimization

·        Warehouse
to support Stock Discrepancy analysis and corrections if any.

·        Transportation
/ Logistics team to track the shipments.

·        Actively
participate in SIM2

·        All
jobs involved in strategizing, optimizing and executing the flow of materials,
information, and resources to ensure efficient and cost-effective production
and delivery processes.

·        Sub family: End to End Flow Controller

·        Monitor
supply chain activities and ensure seamless flow of products from suppliers to
customers. Analyze performance metrics to identify inefficiencies and implement
corrective actions. Collaborate with teams to address issues and enhance
communication. Optimize logistics processes to improve overall supply chain
effectiveness.​

·        Specialization: End to End Flow Controller

·        Manage
and optimize the flow of materials and information across the supply chain to
ensure seamless operations.​ Monitor and analyze upstream and downstream processes to identify bottlenecks.​ Coordinate with
suppliers and production teams to ensure timely material flow.​ Implement strategies
to enhance inventory management and reduce lead times.​ Facilitate
communication between stakeholders to align supply chain activities.

·        Career track: Professional

·        Individual
contributors within a specific professional discipline, often involve
influencing organizational direction, driving change, and shaping the
operational, functional and/or business strategy. ​ Emphasizes roles
that require broader business acumen, strategic thinking, leadership, and
decision-making skills. These roles often involve managing projects, people, or
processes.​ ​Most time spent in
the delivery, implementation or design of non-technical processes, programs
& policies, implying a level of autonomy and reliance on professional
judgement.​ Typically requires
specialized knowledge, skills and significant experience in a specialized area. ​ ​Emphasizes skills
related to management, communication, and strategic planning.​ Example: Marketing
Associate responsible for managing campaigns and promoting products and
services. ​ Roles requiring
expertise in setting strategic direction, defining standards and ensuring
compliance would fall under this category.