- Oversee the end-to-end material planning process for both import and domestic supply chains.
- Manage a team of material planners, providing guidance, and training to ensure team effectiveness.
- Collaborate with suppliers to monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing carrying costs.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to improve forecast accuracy and reduce lead time.
- Lead cross-functional meetings to review demand forecasts, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Implement and maintain ERP systems to streamline material planning processes and enhance data accuracy.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Lead the material planning team in optimizing inventory levels, resulting in cost reduction.
- Collaborate with the procurement team to identify and qualify current suppliers, ensuring a diversified and robust supply chain.
- Utilize data analysis and forecasting tools to generate accurate demand forecasts, improving overall supply chain efficiency.