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Supply Demand Planner Specialist

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JOB DESCRIPTION:Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.Primary Function:
  • This position drives effectively 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 Planner Specialist will also be handling the Sales Order, liaising closely with Distributors in Emerging Market to ensure the shipment being process properly.
  • 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.
Major Responsibilities:Demand Planning & ForecastingMonthly S&OP review meetings and challenge the assumptions and numbers provided in the analysis to solicit functional knowledge to improve forecast accuracySubmit periodic Net Requirement Forecast through SAP, based on cross-functional discussions, analyses on sales forecast, new product launches, phase-In/out schedule, etc.Work closely with sales and marketing teams, regulatory, global planning, finance and local supply chain team striving to provide and accurate demand signalSupply PlanningReview and manage STOs generated by system (SNP setup in APO)Handle Sales Order and shipment for Emerging Market (such as Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia), liaising closely with Distributor, regulatory, both regional and global planning to secure the allocationPlace manual STOs when requiredFollow up and expedite shipment with distribution centers/ factories/ suppliersDetermine and maintain SNP parameters in APOInventory Planning and ControlDrive phase-in/ out processes for assigned product lines.Communicate implementation plans (and relevant changes) to geographies consistent with marketing & integrated business plansEnsure inventory policies & LBE targets are met by working closely with commercial, marketing and finance team to create appropriate inventory controlMonitor safety stock and reorder points without hampering the customer service levelsMonitor and reduce scrapMonitor DOH and drive DOH reductionMonitor backorder and Line Fill RateContribute to phase-in/phase-out processes for assigned product lines. Communicate implementation plans (and relevant changes) to geographies consistent with Marketing & integrated business plansCoordinate inventory allocation and/or transfer during times of supply constrain or in excessContinuous ImprovementExecute continuous improvement of forecasting process while maintaining costs and scrap rate at appropriate levelDrive inventory optimization and DOH for cost savingProvide trainings to team members to enhance quality of workOther Functions and ResponsibilitiesExecute the job responsibilities according to applicable standard operating procedures of AbbottPrepare for Audits, Compliances & SOX, etc., DocumentationsEnsure applicable SOP of Abbott executedBackup Supply Planning/ Customer Service/ Freight & Distribution functions and when requiredAd hoc projectsRequirements:Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/BusinessMinimum 3 years of related experience in supply/demand planning rolesDemonstrates excellent telephone and interpersonal communications skillsAble to work independently and as part of teamAble to organize and prioritize workDemonstrates basic level of computer literacy with high numerical accuracyFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.The base pay for this position is N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY: Supply ChainDIVISION: CRM Cardiac Rhythm ManagementLOCATION: Singapore
Singapore : DUO TowerADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT: StandardTRAVEL: Not specifiedMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
JOB DESCRIPTION:Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.Primary Function:
  • This position drives effectively 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 Planner Specialist will also be handling the Sales Order, liaising closely with Distributors in Emerging Market to ensure the shipment being process properly.
  • 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.
Major Responsibilities:Demand Planning & ForecastingMonthly S&OP review meetings and challenge the assumptions and numbers provided in the analysis to solicit functional knowledge to improve forecast accuracySubmit periodic Net Requirement Forecast through SAP, based on cross-functional discussions, analyses on sales forecast, new product launches, phase-In/out schedule, etc.Work closely with sales and marketing teams, regulatory, global planning, finance and local supply chain team striving to provide and accurate demand signalSupply PlanningReview and manage STOs generated by system (SNP setup in APO)Handle Sales Order and shipment for Emerging Market (such as Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia), liaising closely with Distributor, regulatory, both regional and global planning to secure the allocationPlace manual STOs when requiredFollow up and expedite shipment with distribution centers/ factories/ suppliersDetermine and maintain SNP parameters in APOInventory Planning and ControlDrive phase-in/ out processes for assigned product lines.Communicate implementation plans (and relevant changes) to geographies consistent with marketing & integrated business plansEnsure inventory policies & LBE targets are met by working closely with commercial, marketing and finance team to create appropriate inventory controlMonitor safety stock and reorder points without hampering the customer service levelsMonitor and reduce scrapMonitor DOH and drive DOH reductionMonitor backorder and Line Fill RateContribute to phase-in/phase-out processes for assigned product lines. Communicate implementation plans (and relevant changes) to geographies consistent with Marketing & integrated business plansCoordinate inventory allocation and/or transfer during times of supply constrain or in excessContinuous ImprovementExecute continuous improvement of forecasting process while maintaining costs and scrap rate at appropriate levelDrive inventory optimization and DOH for cost savingProvide trainings to team members to enhance quality of workOther Functions and ResponsibilitiesExecute the job responsibilities according to applicable standard operating procedures of AbbottPrepare for Audits, Compliances & SOX, etc., DocumentationsEnsure applicable SOP of Abbott executedBackup Supply Planning/ Customer Service/ Freight & Distribution functions and when requiredAd hoc projectsRequirements:Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/BusinessMinimum 3 years of related experience in supply/demand planning rolesDemonstrates excellent telephone and interpersonal communications skillsAble to work independently and as part of teamAble to organize and prioritize workDemonstrates basic level of computer literacy with high numerical accuracyFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.The base pay for this position is N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY: Supply ChainDIVISION: CRM Cardiac Rhythm ManagementLOCATION: Singapore
Singapore : DUO TowerADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT: StandardTRAVEL: Not specifiedMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)