Operational Supply Planner (Japanese Speaker)

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer products company is seeking an Operational Supply Planning Manager in Kuala Lumpur. You will be responsible for developing short-term supply planning processes, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring production schedules are adhered to. The ideal candidate should have experience in supply chain management, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join us to drive impactful initiatives and enhance planning performance for sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain Management and Supply Planning.
• Strong analytical skills are required to monitor stock levels and forecast needs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions.

Responsibilities

• Develops short-term Supply Planning plan with detailed scheduling for Finished Goods.
• Translates the mid-term production plan into a short-term actionable plan.
• Monitors daily production schedules against actual performance.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Analysis

Production Scheduling

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Job description

At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Consumer Brands continuously drive the evolution in dynamic categories: Laundry & Home Care and Hair. With our trusted brands, including Persil and Schwarzkopf, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future‑led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.

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JOB PURPOSE

Develops short‑term (0‑6 months) Supply Planning plan, including detailed scheduling for Finished Goods, Master Production Schedule and Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)/Deployment for relevant assets in the regional network. Contributes to the Supply Reviews and to the S&OE process. Is accountable for stock levels across network, incl. replenishment.

YOUR ROLE

• Reporting to the Supply Planning Head Asia, the Operational Supply Planning Manager will support Henkel Supply Planning Agenda and drives initiatives in the region.
• Translates the mid‑term production plan into the short‑term plan (planned orders to firm orders)
• Develops and reviews the short‑term production and scheduling plans by line / technology, considering capacity, utilization and timing. Operational Supply Planner is accountable for managing stock transfers until 1st decoupling point, whilst the Replenishment Planner manages from the 1st decoupling point to the entire network
• Monitors daily actuals against weekly production plan and tracking product availability, production schedule adherence, and recommends corrective action for non‑adherence
• Identifies short‑term FG requirements in the markets and makes a proposal on the allocation based on business priority
• Supports on the inventory analysis by reviewing the inventory policies, tracking and managing slow‑movers, and monitoring obsoletes
• Maintains select manufacturing parameters (incl. constraints)
• Provides inputs and participates in the S&OE, communicating material availability issues and capacity constraints
• Collaborates with the Plant Production Schedulers to align on scheduling activities
• Collaborates with Purchasing and Material Planning to ensure raw material supports the production schedule
• Identifies and supports on continuous improvement initiatives that enhance Planning performance