Planning Manager is the key role responsible for developing, executing, and monitoring supply chain plans. They are responsible for coordinating and communicating with various departments and external partners in the supply chain to ensure the efficient operation of the supply chain.

• Strategic Planning and Implementation: support and implement planning strategies and plans based on the global and regional Supply Chain's overall strategy. This includes but is not limited to inventory strategy, replenish strategy, demand forecast strategy, master data management, logistics network, etc.
• Data analysis and decision support: Use advanced supply chain data analysis tools to conduct in-depth analysis of supply chain performance, identify potential problems and opportunities, and provide data support for improvement and decision-making.
• Risk management: Early warning and management of potential supply chain risks through risk identification, assessment and monitoring to ensure the stability and continuity of the supply chain.
• Continuous improvement: Promote and implement continuous improvement and optimization of the supply chain, improve supply chain efficiency, and reduce operating costs by improving processes, introducing new technologies or optimizing strategies.
• Cost management: Comprehensive control and analysis of supply chain costs to ensure that the cost of the supply chain plan is controlled within industrial leading range. Through in-depth analysis of cost data, potential cost-saving opportunities are discovered, and corresponding measures can be taken.
• Cross-department collaboration and communication: Maintain good communication and collaboration with other departments (such as sales, marketing, finance, etc.) to ensure that supply chain plans are consistent with the needs and goals of other business departments.
• Project management and execution: Responsible for project management, including project plan formulation, progress control, quality management, etc. Ensure projects are completed on time and meet expected goals and quality requirements.
• Team Management: Responsible for leading and motivating team members and improving the overall quality and performance of the team through training and development.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPI): BO, E&O, OTIF, FA and BIAS, DIO
• Team development and training: Regularly provide professional training and development opportunities to team members to improve the overall quality of the team.

• Bachelor degree or above, supply chain management, logistics management or related majors are preferred. At least 8 years of working experience in supply chain planning or related fields, and a record of successfully driving supply chain improvements.
• Proficient in relevant knowledge of supply chain management, planning and operations, with deep business insight and data analysis capabilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with the ability to effectively collaborate and coordinate with internal and external parties.
• Familiar with using supply chain management software and data analysis tools (such as SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Holding supply chain related certifications (such as CSCP, CPIM, SCOR-P, etc.) are preferred.

• Can be counted on to achieve goals successfully.
• Is constantly and consistently a performer who adds value.
• Very bottom-line oriented
• Steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

• Demonstrates willingness and commitment to work hard.
• Not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning.
• Seizes more opportunities than others.
• Takes decisive action when needed.

• Is dedicated to establishing and meeting the needs and expectations of internal and external customers.
• Gets first hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services.
• Acts with the customer in mind.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

• Listens effectively (actively listens)
• Constructively responds to points of view expressed by others.
• Gives others the benefit of the doubt.
• Provides support to those who need it
• Recognizes the interests and achievements of others.

• Establishes foundation of credibility based on integrity and past performance.
• Gives compelling reasons for ideas and recommendations.
• Is attentive to the different ways that others are persuaded.
• Gains acceptance by understanding the viewpoints of others and seeking win/win solutions.

• Has the job, functional and technical knowledge, and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Quickly learns new skills and knowledge.
• Learns quickly when facing new problems; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
• A relentless learner who utilizes diverse methods and opportunities to learn
• Analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; learns from feedback/coaching.
• Teaches others to support their continuous learning and to enhance own understanding.

• Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done.
• Knows how to organize people and activities.
• Understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow.
• Knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can’t.
• Can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.

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