Core Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel, SAP (ERP/APO), Strong Mathematical & Quantitative Analysis Position Overview We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented Supply Chain & PSI Planner to manage end-to-end Production, Sales, and Inventory (PSI) workflows. Working fully onsite, this role serves as a crucial operational hub—balancing customer demand against incoming supply, managing inventory allocations across hub and direct-ship locations, and executing weekly S&OP and PSI strategies.
The ideal candidate possesses strong numerical acumen, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, hands-on experience navigating SAP, and the ability to proactively resolve supply constraints with sales, logistics, and executive leadership. Key Responsibilities1. PSI Planning & Forecast Management
Weekly PSI Execution: Drive weekly Production, Sales, and Inventory (PSI) planning and detailed variance analysis.
Forecast Maintenance: Update and maintain AP1/AP2 forecasts based on the latest demand signals and operational supply plans.
2. Supply, Inventory, & Risk Management
Inventory Risk Mitigation: Identify and proactively address potential product shortages, excess stock, and aging inventory risks.
Production & Delivery Tracking: Monitor production schedules and Required Delivery Dates (RDD) to ensure product availability.
Inventory Allocation: Strategically allocate inventory by customer, sales channel, and distribution site.
Recovery Planning: Develop and execute action plans to recover from production delays and supply shortages.
3. Sales Support & Order Fulfillment
Order Allocation: Review customer demand and purchase orders (POs) to verify adequate inventory allocation prior to fulfillment.
Sales Alignment: Manage weekly product commitments and clearly communicate stock availability to internal Sales and Account Management teams.
Order Administration: Track and manage Delivery Order (DO) and Sales Order (SO) status, executing order cancellations, holds, or releases as required.
Logistics Coordination: Coordinate inventory repositioning and site-to-site transfers between primary distribution hubs and direct-ship locations.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration & S&OP
Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate daily with Sales, Product Management (PM), Brand Marketing (BM), Logistics, and Corporate HQ to resolve supply chain bottlenecks.
NPI & Promotion Support: Secure necessary inventory to support New Product Introductions (NPI), marketing promotions, and major retailer account initiatives.
Executive Communication: Escalate supply risks, trade-offs, and recovery timelines to management and key internal stakeholders.
5. Analytics, Reporting, & Metrics
Performance Analysis: Conduct quantitative analysis comparing forecast accuracy versus actual sales performance and stock levels.
S&OP Participation: Play an active role in weekly PSI/S&OP meetings, presenting actionable data on supply, demand, inventory health, and key operational risks.
Qualifications & Key Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Finance, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
Technical & Mathematical Proficiency:
Microsoft Excel: Advanced proficiency required (complex formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data modeling, and report building).
SAP Systems: Hands-on experience with SAP ERP (SD/MM modules) and/or SAP APO/IBP for order management and inventory tracking.
Experience: 2–5+ years of experience in PSI planning, demand planning, inventory analysis, or supply chain operations within consumer electronics, retail, or manufacturing environments.
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