Supply Chain Finished Goods Planner

Job Responsibilities Customer Forecast Review & Analysis: Collect and review the Annual Customer Forecast at the beginning of each calendar year. Receive and analyze the Rolling Forecast monthly or quarterly as per customer supplier agreement to ensure forecast stability and predictability. Submit forecast data for reporting, Forecast Fluctuation Metrics Extract actual order data from the ERP system to compare against customer-provided forecasts. Evaluate forecast accuracy by comparing the Rolling Forecast against the baseline and identifying variances. Compare Rolling Forecasts with customer orders within the contracted lead times to assess short-term accuracy. Document deviations, categorize them (within or outside the tolerance window), and identify root causes (promotional activities, market shifts, new product launches, artwork delays). Prepare a Forecast Accuracy Report that includes: SKU-level data Forecast deviation percentages. Impacted periods. Risk to Aveva's projected volumes or revenue Contributing factors to deviations Supplier Agreement Compliance & SI&OP Risk Management: Ensure customer orders aligns with forecast as per the Supplier Agreement (SA). Analyze customer Purchase Orders against approved forecasts and Supplier Agreements; input approved POs into JDE and follow the established Escalation Model for exceptions or discrepancies. Review 120-day production volumes and schedules to assess if forecasted demand can be met through internal or subcontracted production. Lead a Monthly/weekly business review meeting with Customers. Perform Supply Interruption Risk Analysis by identifying: Material shortages Production capacity constraints Artwork or packaging component delays Logistics issues or third-party constraints. Escalate critical supply risks to department or site leadership for immediate resolution. Secondary Packaging Operations Management: Maintain and update a 12-month rolling forecasts for all secondary packaging operations, which will be used for capacity planning and subcontracting alignment. Prepare and release monthly production schedules aligned with the customer’s demand forecast and internal resource availability. Oversee order fulfillment for internal production and CPO-managed bulk packaging, including production scheduling, work order management, batch allocation, QA release status, and shipment execution. Issue Subcontracting Service Purchase Orders no later than the 15th of the month preceding the production start date, ensuring on-time execution by external packaging partners. Monitor and review 90-day material/component availability, ensuring that all packaging components (e.g., labels, cartons, leaflets) are in stock to support continuous operations. Monitor CPO inventory and batch status, including QA release timelines, and coordinate with external packaging partners to ensure alignment with customer forecasts and production requirements. Lead and facilitate daily and weekly business review meetings with internal and external stakeholders to monitor: Order status and production execution Material and capacity constraints On-time delivery performance Escalated issues and resolutions Drive accountability and proactive problem-solving across planning, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and third-party teams. General Responsibilities Maintain up-to-date shipment plan files and supply chain On Time and In Full KPI’s Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Business Intelligence teams. Continuously improve planning processes, leveraging ERP data and business analytics to improve forecast accuracy and operational efficiency. Support internal and external audits by ensuring full compliance with SOPs, agreements, and documented planning procedures. Ensure compliance with all company policies, including safety, regulatory, and quality standards. Conduct all responsibilities following the company’s Code of Conduct, Bu…

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