Supply Chain Inventory Planning

Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Frequently contributes to the development of new ideas and methods. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies. Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients. Exercises significant independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives. May provide mentoring and guidance to lower level employees.

Responsibilities

• Support activities related to E&O (Excess and Obsolescence Management) such as material liability analysis with Factories, reports validation and negotiating for E&O reduction.
• Responsible to reconcile E&O reports and identify root-causes analysis from Bill of Material analysis and Demand validation.
• Integrates with supply and demand planning team, as well commodities managers to discuss E&O mitigation and avoidance.
• Activities includes E&O mitigation through material leverage optimization and sales to brokers.
• Lead E&O closure, including material write-off tracking.
• Leads a broad range of complex supply chain processes, such as inventory analysis and planning, demand planning, import/export operations, and sales and operations planning (SOP).
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and leads/develops recommendations and provides insight for management.
• Independently executes complex demand and supply matching activities, connecting planning to execution, and identifying issues and their impact.
• Works cross-functionally to prioritize backlog.
• Partners with global business units and supply bases to generate and deliver demand signals.
• Leads cross-functional regional and global business unit planning teams to maintain and enhance the current business processes.
• Defines and reviews performance metrics on a regular basis, identifying opportunities for improvement actions to address.
• Contributes to priority projects by adding creative insights and developing recommendations.
• Communicates requirements and guidelines to the regional and global business unit planning teams.
• Mentors junior-level staff and establishes guidelines for the mentorship programs.
• Leads and manages a Regulatory Trade Compliance program.
  
  

Education And Experience Required

• First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.
• Typically 6-10 years of experience in a supply chain function.
• Experience in more than one supply chain function.
• Broker's license and/or 6-10 years of experience in a customs/global trade function.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent understanding of supply chain processes (plan, source, make deliver).
• Identifies cutting edge analytical tools, models and methods for making key business decisions.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills; mastery in English and local language.
• Excellent internal and external relationship management skills.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of how to analyze business problems using Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), statistical analysis, and financial modeling.
• Very Strong project management skills, with capability to manage cross functional teams in multiple geographies.
• Strong business acumen and technical knowledge within area of responsibility.
• Very strong understanding of HP's overall supply chain strategy.
• Excellent understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), ATP and master scheduling.
• Excellent understanding of national and international trade requirements to align customs/trade function with business objectives.
• Thorough knowledge of inventory modeling and analysis.
• Strong leadership skills including team-building and conflict resolution and management.
• Excellent understanding in developing and managing a trade compliance program.
  
  

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