Sr. Supply Planner

Job ID: 2689 

Alternate Locations: Colombia-Cudinamarca-Bogota 

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Reports to:         Supply Chain Manager Operations
 

Job Summary:
This position will be responsible for manage/develop processes that support the appropriate Supply of goods according to the needs of the Home Appliances business in Colombia. Work closely with the Demand, Sales, Marketing, Foreign Trade and Commercial teams to analyze and define the purchasing of goods according to the local demand. Execute supply chain plans to ensure adequate inventory levels while minimizing stockouts and excess inventory. Maintain service metrics, inventory projections and reporting as required.  
Collaborates closely with the Integration Manager to harmonize and standardize procedures, KPIs, and reports across supply planning teams for all segments. In a supporting capacity, leads data analysis and process improvement projects related to inventory optimization, reduction of excess and obsolete inventory, and improvement of supply and demand planning across all segments.
Able to lead the S&OP process and supply chain as required.
Job Duties:
•    Help facilitate the Sales & Operations Planning Supply Chain processes.
•    Maintain master data in SAP APO & ECC for Supply Planning.  Master data includes lot sizing, MOQ, rounding values, Planned Delivery Time, etc.
•    Evaluate system generated supply recommendations (Planned Orders) from the MRP heuristic in APO, and review alerts and exception-based tools to identify potential service risks. (Tools include Inventory Building Blocks, PSI, Customer Risk Report, etc.
•    Create Purchase Orders in SAP, follow up with the vendor to confirm approvals managing Jsupplier platform, update PO’s. 
•    Provides guidance to local teams on inventory strategy, safety stocks, DOH, service levels, promotions, new products, and PO placing strategy.
•    Works closely with the Sales, Marketing, Trade, Foreign Trade and D&T teams to refine supply plans. 
•    Support of the promotional plans in conjunction with the Sales teams, and challenge plans when needed. 
•    Work with Marketing to control, communicate and manage new products. 
•    Work with Finance and Marketing to develop strategic plans that reduce E&O inventory, Track, and report monthly progress. 
•    Responsible for maintaining key metrics with documented action items for improvement.
•    Function as a leading member of the S&OP Process. 
•    Maintain service metrics, inventory levels weekly/monthly. 
•    Maintain adequate inventory levels that meet targets, mitigating and reporting risks weekly. 
•    Able to lead the supply chain as needed and become backup for LATAM Supply in U.S. as well.
•    Collaborate with the Marketing team to achieve the SKU Rat target. 
•    Work in collaboration with Customer Service, Demand Planning and Sales Team to reserve inventory for the main customers using Collaborative Forecast. 
•    Close follow up with the Forwarders and Vendors in collaboration with the foreign trade team, been able to alert any type of risks or capacity shortages. 
•    Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials, and resolve any issues related with prices, quantities, lead time, etc.
•    Other Duties as assigned.

Leadership Expectations:
•    Demonstrate and apply strategic thinking with cross functional teams, building positive relationships and facilitating effective communications among team members to achieve common goals.
•    Decision Making, ability to make timely and well-informed decisions based on data analysis, and industry trends. 
•    Express managerial courage by challenging leadership effectively and constructively when appropriate
•    Exhibit strong business acumen. 

Minimum Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree of Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent undergraduate degree, with related work experience. 
•    Desirable Master in Supply. 
•    Fluency in English (Written and verbal).
•    Training (or equivalent prior experience) with supply planning tools like SAP APO-SNP, SAP IBP, Oracle ASCP, or equivalent constrained based supply planning tools. 
•    >5 yrs experience in purchasing / supply chain (manufacturing environment preferred).
•    Superior computer desktop applications (Excel, Power Point), analytical thinking, and negotiation skills.
•    Self-oriented and multitasking. Easy adaptability to continues changes. 
•    Excellent organizational and teamwork skills and willingness to travel as needed.
•    Qualified candidates must have a proven record of results, commitment, ambition, and drive toward establishing and achieving goals.
•    Candidate must be able to work as a team player and have demonstrated leadership ability. 
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills, high energy, action oriented. Excellent presentation skills required.
•    Understands the “why” and the business impact of commercial forecast drivers.
•    Ability to influence decisions and translate business impact to stakeholders across different organizational functions well beyond the supply chain.
 Preferred Qualifications:
•    Consumer Products Industry Experience.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.