Obsolescence analyst

Descripción general

In the dynamic world of the FMCGs assuring the implementation of our new products is vital to build our success on excellent products. An opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic, fast paced Supply Chain team. As an Obsolescence Analyst you will support the successful phase out of SKUs being delisted to End Market, as well as Wrapping Materials delisting from the production portfolio. The Obsolescence Analyst is also a key player in ensuring the new Product Introductions, modifications and brand SKU rationalisation are successfully delivered.

Specifically, this role manages end-market Finished Goods and Wrapping materials being delisted from the portfolio, as well as supports launches of Global and/or Regional driven NPI initiatives bridging the gap between our production and new product initiatives.

Some of the role’s key responsibilities are:

-Analyze, evaluate and manage finished goods and wrapping material obsolescence for all projects with the objective to minimize write off, increase profitability of the company and provide visibility to top team.
-Managing Call priors with Suppliers, Procurement and Material Planner.
-Provide “What If” scenarios for Marketing projects in line with Cycle plan and Brand strategy.
-Provide obsolescence projection to S&OP team for all upcoming projects for material and finished goods and perform gap analysis and present to the team monthly.
-Support the execution of all cost reduction activities initiated by procurement, factory, etc.
-Input master data into SAP system for obsolete materials.
-Explore opportunities for improved planning efficiency and placing of materials orders.
-Working with other teams and departments to implement the phasing in and out of new/old materials as part of a controlled process (achieving agreed deadlines with minimum cost).

Requisitos para aplicar

You’ll be a graduate whose area of study is in Industrial Engineering or Business Administration with at least one year of experience in Planning.

You will have sound knowledge of New Product Introduction processes related to the manufacturing area and are fully bilingual (English-Spanish). Just as important, you’ll be an energetic, results-driven, and autonomous leader in an environment that offers daily opportunities to learn and grow.

Just as important you will have:
Strong interpersonal, influence and communication skills
Solid understanding of supply chain principles
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects that vary in complexity and prioritize
Advance Excel and SAP Knowledge