This position effectively drives the monthly Sales & Operations (S&OP) Planning Process for assigned product lines, including development & implementation of strategies to support product launch planning, inventory & obsolescence management, product rationalization, and monitoring of key demand planning performance indicators. The Demand and Supply Planning Specialist is also responsible for executing and monitoring all supply & distribution planning activities to ensure timely availability of material while meeting inventory targets, minimizing obsolescence, and optimizing costs. Overall responsibility includes ensuring accurate business assumptions and integration with business plans to reduce forecast error. Owning finished goods inventory target methodology used across global distribution sites for assigned products.

Demand Planning & Forecasting

Lead monthly S&OP review meetings and challenge the assumptions and numbers provided in the analysis to solicit functional knowledge to improve forecast accuracy

Submit periodic Net Requirement Forecast through SAP, based on cross-functional discussions, analyses on sales forecast, new product launches, phase-In/out schedule, etc.

Work closing with sales and marketing teams, regulatory, global planning, finance, and local supply chain team striving to provide an accurate demand signal

Supply Planning

Review and manage STOs generated by the system. Minimize manual process

Handle Sales Order and shipments, liaising closely with Distributor, regulatory, both regional and global planning to secure the allocation

Place manual STOs when required

Follow up and expedite shipment with distribution centers/ factories/ suppliers

Determine and maintain SNP parameters in SNP

Inventory Planning and Control

Monitor excess or aged stocks by connecting sales & marketing on clearance plan and RCA as well as a warehouse on execution to minimize the write-off

Ensure all SOPs are in place and comply with the procedure detailed

Monitor safety stock and reorder points without hampering the customer service levels

Monitor DOH and drive DOH reduction

Monitor backorder and Line Fill Rate

Manage stakeholders when there is a crisis on supply and give solutions to minimize exposure risk

Reporting

Create reports on sales/demand forecast accuracy, run-rate, inventory, short UBD, expiry, etc.

Maintain forecasts and planning factors in the demand planning system

Continuous Improvement

Execute continuous improvement of forecasting process while maintaining costs and scrap rate at the appropriate level

Drive inventory optimization and DOH for cost-saving

Provide training to team members to enhance the quality of work

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Execute the job responsibilities according to applicable standard operating procedures of Abbott

Prepare for Audits, Compliances & SOX, etc., Documentations

Ensure applicable SOP of Abbott executed

Backup Customer Service/ Freight & Distribution functions and when required

Ad hoc projects

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum diploma or the equivalent of College graduate

At least 3 years of working experience in similar roles

Strong analytical capability and planning skill

Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written & presentation skills) in English

Excellent interpersonal skills to handle issues impacting the balance of supply and demand

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Able to organize and prioritize work

Demonstrates a basic level of computer literacy with high numerical accuracy

PREFORMANCE FACTORS:

Focuses on the Customer: Is dedicated to meeting the needs of internal and external customers.

Delivers Results with Integrity: Meets commitments and produces the right results at the right time.  Adheres to moral and ethical principles. Believable and trustworthy.  Do what he/she says they are going to do.

Teamwork/Supporting our Colleague: Collaborates with co-workers to achieve workgroup and company goals.

Initiative: Acts without prompting or direction from others. Constantly strives to improve own and company performance.

Personal Involvement: Personally engages his/her interests, emotions, or commitments in their work.