Flow Controller

Main Responsibilities:

• Run Distribution Requirement Planning process on its perimeter.
• Define and update stock parameters to achieve service level objectives while optimizing inventory level.
• Manage the purchase order portfolio, analyze stock discrepancies and perform adjustments.

Main Activities:

• PR to PO conversion through ERP batch job (Ensure IG flow of PR to PO is completely automated) at Vendor.
• Material Level and aligned to forecast.
• Action on MRP Exceptions (SAP example: MD06) and work with suppliers to advise/ expedite the deliveries.
• Manage Customer Requests Workflows.
• Record the Purchase Orders Acknowledgement, Advance Shipping Notification in ERP and manage invoice discrepancy if any.
• Ensure the stock is available by analyzing and taking right actions to keep the Upstream Back Order Lines, Downstream Back Order Lines, Pre-Shortage, Shortage, Stock Coverage and Stock Health under control.
• Define default transportation mode by using Air/Sea Tool and go through the workflow in case of transportation mode change.
• Be primary contact of the suppliers and work closely with: Downstream Planning Leader for right prioritization in Production Scheduling and Queue Management, Upstream Planning Leader for forecast validation before submission to suppliers and recurrent or structural issues, Supply & Inventory Planner in case of any MRP Parameter Optimization.
• Primary contact with warehouse to support Stock Discrepancy analysis and corrections if any.
• Transportation / Logistics team to track the shipments.
• Actively participate in SIM2.

Required Skills:

• Mathematical optimization.
• Management System.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or Operations Engineering.
• Ability to look at the numbers, trends, and data and come to conclusions based on the findings.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to make independent decisions with little supervision.
• Ability to proactively seek out information, training, and other resources needed to facilitate continual professional development necessary to be successful in this position.
• Partner, influence, collaborate & communicate across the enterprise and with the relationships built outside.
• Independently solve problems and make decisions for primary and strategic execution and tactical issues within the relevant portfolio of projects and or processes.
• Work within peer group and leadership infrastructure to ensure that best practice and opportunities are delivered.
• Strong verbal / presentation and written communications skills working in a complex organization.
• Experience with SAP is a must (Purchasing, Production planning).