Role purpose

Combine planning process knowledge and planning system expertise, including knowledge of necessary master data, to support key users, projects, and process change which could be driven by project activities

Work with external partners and service providers to ensure systems work seamlessly together and act as escalation point for any unresolved issues

Act as an expert and challenge how we use our systems to get the maximum out of our planning systems

Help driving the application of planning principles in the systems

Be a trusted, recognized partner through building strong relationships with key stakeholders (eg. key users, CoE, IT)

Provide training and education to key users in the use of planning systems in support of our business processes and play an active role in the creation and maintenance of supporting training documentation

Accountabilities-

Providing analysis on planning issues/topics with use of the planning systems. Cooperate with external partners and service providers.

Point of escalation for key user support in the use of our business processes and planning systems.

Work with key stakeholders (key user, CoE, IT, BPC etc) to translate planning principles, policies and processes into user documentation, and use of our existing systems and tools. Enabling sustainable use of our processes and system, and maximizing our investments in systems

Actively contribute within projects, understanding the requirements from the business, providing expertise in our processes and systems

Convert supply planning challenges into use of our systems through master data and configuration changes

Contribute actively to the planning community (key users, CoE, IT, etc)

Knowledge, experience capabilities-

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering

Supply planning experience and expertise

Experience of managing small projects/initiatives

Understand the impact of planning processes and tools in other functional areas and systems (eg logistics, production execution)

Good financial understanding

Crop Protection knowledge is an advantage

Functional experience in the use of SAP APO is a requirement. Knowledge in other planning systems is an advantage

Fluent in English, other languages are an advantage

5+ years of functional experience in supply planning

Planning experience at different levels in the organisation (country and multi-country) and ideally also at manufacturing site level RM why ideally at manufacturing site level

Solid understanding of planning systems (eg SAP R/3, APO)

Experience of working in a multi-cultural and complex matrix organisation

Delivering training to users, translating planning concepts and system usage in business language

Analytical thinker – solves problems quickly and effectively. Breaks down complex problems into simple and manageable steps

Translate business language into process and system functional concepts

Team player with effective communication skills

Influencing skills – develops relationships with stakeholders, gains trust and respect, manages conflict

Constantly looks at how to use our processes and systems to create value for the company

Pragmatic in the approach to resolve system usage challenges