Job Description
Key Responsibilities Demand Planning & Forecasting – Predict customer demand and align inventory levels. Procurement & Supplier Management – Source materials, negotiate contracts, and maintain supplier relationships. Inventory Control – Optimize stock levels to avoid shortages or excess inventory. Logistics & Transportation – Manage warehousing, shipping, and distribution networks. Production Coordination – Ensure manufacturing schedules align with demand. Risk Management – Address disruptions such as supplier delays, shortages, or transportation issues. Cost Optimization – Reduce supply chain costs while maintaining service quality. Performance Analysis – Track KPIs such as inventory turnover, fill rate, lead time, and on-time delivery. Common Skills Supply chain planning Data analysis and forecasting ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle SCM Cloud) Negotiation and supplier management Inventory management Project management Problem-solving and decision-making Typical KPIs On-time delivery rate Inventory turnover Order fulfillment cycle time Forecast accuracy Logistics cost as a percentage of sales Supplier performance
