Demand Planner and Inventory Controller

Job Description

Title: Demand Planner and Inventory Controller

Company Name: SML Packaging Solutions Bangladesh Ltd.

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Narayanganj

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ An ideal candidate should have Honors / Bachelors / Master degree from recognized university, preferably in Commerce / Business Studies. An MBA / Post-Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management will be a value addition

Experience Requirements:
∎ 3 to 5 year(s)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Develop demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of the demand planning function
∎ Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales and Marketing team to obtain updated market information and ensure that current and accurate information is utilized for demand forecasts
∎ Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast accuracy
∎ Analyze and plan material requirements by using the demand, lead time and safety stock to ensure optimal inventory levels
∎ Interact with internal customers to ensure requirements are timely met
∎ Facilitate to develop and implement SOP / Demand Management Plan with business leaders
∎ Maintain appropriate records / documentation and prepare reports for management as well as Sales team
∎ Responsible for overseeing Inventory Turnover and Control, Stock Count, Cycle Counting, Material Movement and Cost Analysis, Trend Analysis
∎ Analyze and maintain Stock Re-order Level / Safety Stock
∎ Analyze the value chain and implement process improvement across the Inventory function
∎ Suggest strategic solutions to drive the growth and profitability of the company by optimizing inventory
∎ Provide input to the Supply Chain team to develop inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs

Additional Requirements:
∎ The applicants should have minimum 03 to 05 (three to five) years of relevant experience in similar industry
∎ Demand Analysis and Forecast Management
∎ Statistical Data Analysis
∎ Efficient utilization of various Forecasting Tools and Methods
∎ Material Movement and Stock Management
∎ Critical analysis of customers' purchase behavior
∎ Effective Reporting
∎ Well conversant in English & Bangla
∎ Work well independently as well as in a big team
∎ Be self-motivated, organized and disciplined
∎ Have patience and good negotiation capability
∎ Have keen sense of punctuality along with ethical and professional responsibility
∎ Pro-active, friendly, smart & hard-working
∎ Well organized in managing multiple tasks & maintaining deadlines

Salary: Negotiable

Application Deadline: 2 Jul 2020

Company Information:
∎ 25 Jun 2020
∎ SML Packaging Solutions Bangladesh Ltd.
∎ Business : Since it began in 1985 the privately held SML Group (Hong Kong) has rapidly emerged as a world leader in the manufacture and supply of garment trim to the apparel industry. As a truly global company, strategically positioned in over 40 locations around the world, SML`s goal is to provide products and services so outstanding that it will always be customers’ supplier of choice. SML believes in faster actions, better approach and bolder market presence, and its reputation as the technology leader in the merchandise identification industry speaks for itself. The strong supply chain management system and even stronger footage in e-commerce and business logistics are designed to accommodate the forces of market globalization; and continue to offer its clients the lowest total cost of ownership. SML group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. SML do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Category: Commercial/Supply Chain