Your Role Based in Affinity Monjos factory, the Planning and Inventory Manager will create a feasible supply plan for the factory driven through interpreting differentiated planning strategies, satisfying customer requirements, optimizing stock and asset. Will be responsible to manage co-packing at local level, dealing with cost and logistics of external co-packers and manufacturers. This position also is responsible to maximize the effectiveness of End to End (E2E) Supply Chain to achieve the highest level of customer service whilst optimizing factory planning and minimizing working capital.
What you will do Manage all Affinity Monjos co-packing, dealing with cost and logistics of external co-packers and manufacturersDistribution Requirements Planning / ReplenishmentDetermines and ensures execution of deployment strategies for Finished Goods i.e. push vs pull
• Understands and influences the planning parameters (In-House and External) and assumptions i.e. production cycle time, sequencing, volatility
• Derives Finished Goods (FG's) stock policy using inventory planning models by stock holding location
• Determines gross requirements by distribution center or market
• Understands warehouse and transportation capacity planning
• Manages and influences customer relationships e.g. Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
• Understands the customer requirements in the short term (e.g. Lead time / min max stock)Agreeing Constrained Supply PlanConducts effective dialogue on assumptions and articulation of facts and evidence
• Optimizes production and inventory to deliver the demand plan
• Negotiates and influences the decision-making process
• Understands and manages the functional and individual biases
• Determines and agrees key outputs e.g. constrained supply plan, costed supply plan, inventory plan
• Raises future capacity and stock issues
• Determines continuous improvement plans and raises for discussion in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetingDaily interface and problem-solving with multiple internal and external logistic groups, receiving, inventory control, transportation, freight forwarders, maintenance personnel and vendors.What we are looking for University degree in Industrial Engineering (preferably industrial organizational)Knowledge of SAP, data analysis, and inventory managementHigh level of EnglishEnvironmental awareness trainingKnowledge of Internal Emergency PlanKnowledge of all Plant production systems (Unloading, Mixing, Slurry production, Extrusion, and Packaging.EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of experience in a similar position.Professional experience in an industrial plant, preferably the food sector is an asset.SOFT SKILLS: Ability to work in a team and relate to colleagues.High communication skillsAbility to lead teamsMotivation and ability to learnAbility to anticipate and solve problemsCareful in environmental issues and especially in the segregation of waste.What we offer • Flexible compensation
• Meal tickets
• Pension plan
• Affinity University platform
• Professional development opportunities to employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.
• Healthy breakfasts
We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company's success and the strengths of our team. That's why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.
Our Company Affinity Petcare is more than an international pet food company. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to make the world a better place.
We are very proud of our innovative brands which include: Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature's Variety, Nature's Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and more. Currently, we are over 1,200 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and Snetterton, as well as 4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence.
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