Assist Manager, Demand & Supply Planning

Job ID: 5811

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Manage forecasting, purchasing orders, and business reporting to align with sales demand and inventory needs.
• Maintain close collaboration with internal teams and external partners to ensure efficient order fulfillment and resolve supply-related issues for China sales.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to optimize supply chain and support sales operations in China.

JOB DUTIES:

• Facilitate the Demand Review Meeting and participate in all other S&OP meetings
• Collect and analyze monthly sales forecasts from owned stores and distributors. Develop comprehensive supply plans to fulfill demand and control inventory.
• Review system generated statistical forecast. Adjust and guide decision making with POS data, knowledge of business unit trends and upcoming promotions.
• Coordinate with warehouse operations, supply chain analysts, the commercial team, and Finance to clearly communicate and align the demand plan throughout the organization.
• Identify and quantify risks within the demand plan. Review demand gap and supply plan, develop contingency plan to close the gap.
• Support China sales growth and innovation on developing, monitoring and changing of the demand plan.
• Work with 3rd party warehouse to plan safety stock, manage inventory level and optimize warehouse operations.
• Prepare E&O report and provide action plans to reduce E&O.
• Based on forecast, customers’ orders and inventory status, project supply plan and overview timely release of purchasing orders to suppliers.
• Maintain close communication with NTC Supply Chain Analysts and internal teams (sourcing, quality, engineering) for China sales operations
• Work with vendors, D&T team and logistics to ensure on time and smooth delivery of orders to the warehouse.
• Develop tracking tools and reports to monitor and follow up China sales orders to ensure on time delivery.
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate risk when there’s order delay.
• Capable of designing KPIs for forecast accuracy, inventory etc. Provide analysis and reports as required in support of KPI improvement.
• Prepare and maintain regular business performance reports
• Support supervisor with strategic supply chain initiatives
• Perform ad-hoc tasks and projects per leadership’s assignment

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or above
• 5+ years of working experience on demand planning / supply chain management.
• Working experience in international companies is preferred
• Demonstrated strong demand planning experience
• In-depth knowledge of forecasting, strategic purchasing, logistics and customer service
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within deadlines and prioritize effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills, problem solving and service oriented
• Familiar with SAP and Microsoft tools
• Good English written and spoken communication skills
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Proactive and “can do” mentality
• Consumer goods industry background
• SAP APO, IBP and/or Power BI experiences are a plus.

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.