Position: Planning and Inventory Senior Specialist (Supply Chain Senior Specialist)
Company: Amplifon
Location: Australia
About Amplifon: Amplifon is the global leader in the hearing care retail industry.
Since 1950, we've been changing the lives of millions of customers worldwide.
We operate through a network of over 9,000 points of sale in 26 countries and 5 continents, attracting and empowering the most talented people to make more possible.
Key Responsibilities: Demand and Supply ForecastingAnalyse & prepare demand forecast through collaboration with marketing, sales, retail excellence, business intelligence and finance teams aligning with global targets.Guide and execute the Sales and Operations Planning, incorporating market trends and uplifts in the forecasting process.Manage the monthly (M to M+4 horizon) and annual demand planning process.Establish and maintain effective relationships with external suppliers.Inventory and ReplenishmentOversee & optimise replenishment to maintain optimal stock levels.Monitor service level at the SKU level-location level & provide recommendations to improve on-shelf availability.Drive adoption of the global stock model within Australia.Identify and implement appropriate stocking policies to ensure rotation and optimize working capital.Manage local inventory in warehouse and clinics.Return FlowOptimise the return process to minimize waste and reduce costs.Alignment with Global TeamMaintain a strong connection with our global functional Supply Chain team via regular touchpoints.Other Supporting TasksCoordinate and manage accurate month/year end stock takes for Clinics and Central Warehouse.Implement inventory management & demand driven replenishment best practices.Identify and implement process improvements and internal controls.About You: Previous experience in planning and Sales and Operations Planning.Experience in store replenishment.Experience establishing metrics, KPIs, and driving positive changes within the business.Experience using demand planning and forecasting tools and an ERP system.Experience in process improvement initiatives.Experience managing a small team.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.Ability to work within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Experience with Microsoft Office and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain management, Engineering or related discipline.As an employer that embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes inclusion and diversity, we encourage people of all ages and backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians, to apply.
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