Job Information
Royal Canin Planning Assistant Manager in Shanghai-Fengxian, China
Job Description:
Job Purpose/Overview
This role covers E2E planning, integrating demand planning and import supply management. It includes the development of 26-period rolling demand forecasts, and the generation of short-term and long-term import purchasing plans for overseas factories. It also involves inventory management, import logistics and cross-functional alignment to ensure supply stability, forecast accuracy, and the achievement of sales and operational targets.
Key Responsibilities
i) Demand Planning (60%)
Owner to drive accuracy by DC by SKU FCST through incoming 26 Periods
Periodic run FCST process with Pillars’ Sales & Marketing team to generate rolling 26 Periods FCST at by DC SKU level
Operating / Manage FCST system with mathematic calculation for DRP/MRP
Publish regular KPI report and continuously improve planning related KPI results
Make sure the revisit periodic FCST with supply constraint are well communicated and managed
KPI : SFA, Bias
ii) Importation Supply Planning – 25%
Facilitate to setup new supply route & develop short/long-term import purchasing plans for overseas factories (Austria, France, US, etc.) based on approved demand forecasts
Issue weekly purchase orders, track PO confirmation, adjustment and fulfillment status with factories
Monitor on-hand & in-transit stock weekly, identify SLOB/OOS risks and implement corrective actions
Regularly attend RMOS meeting & service connection meeting with overseas factories and Regional Supply Chain to resolve supply issues and stabilize service level
KPI : OSDC, OTIF
iii) Import Inbound Management (10%)
Coordinate weekly container loading plans with overseas factories and arrange shipment, vessel booking with freight forwarders
Support customs clearance document preparation and validation between factories and customs agents
IV) Others (5%)
Support NPD, product revamping and new supply route setup with cross-functional teams
Participate as a SC representative in selected cross-functional objectives / projects for improvement & collaborations
Context and Scope
Key contacts:
Pillar S&OP, Pillar MKT, National S&OP
Local Factory
Finance team
Regulatory Affairs
Region Supply Chain
Global Forecasting team
Foreign factory (Austria/France/US) customer service & planning team
Job Specifications /Qualifications
Minimum 2–5 years of experience in supply chain, preferable in Demand Planning and(or) Import Supply/Inventory Control;
Excellent conflict management & communication skills;
Proactive, result-oriented, able to work under pressure and manage ambiguity;
Strong analytical, logical thinking, problem solving, and presentation skills;
Good at Digital Tooling and excellent Microsoft Office with strong skills and understanding of ERP system;
Good written and oral communication skills in both Mandarin and English;
Bachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Trade or related field