Job Title: Assistant Innovation Planning & Impex Manager
Location: Malaysia
Job Description
The main objective of the role is to lead the Innovation planning and Import & Export requirements for the Ice Cream MYSG new products. The Assistant Innovation Planning Manager serves as the critical interface between Supply Chain (MSO & SU), Category, Brand and Development groups. The role ensures that conceptual innovation develops in accordance with the business strategic objectives and coordinates with factory Quality, Country Regulatory and External Affairs related to Regulatory and Halal requirements prior to start of new products importation to MYSG.
Who You Are & What You’ll Do
Manages the innovation project plans from Feasibility stage to Market Implementation. This is achieved through helping to scope the project, defining activities and timings required to ensure capability is in place, and then following up on these timings throughout the project.
Manages the overall project networks, via MS project, coordinates inputs from all functions and holds individuals accountable for the delivery of their activities to ensure the project execution remains on time
Ensures that the Supply Chain has the necessary capacities and capabilities to produce the innovations for all assigned sourcing sites
Manages communication with all key project stakeholders (local & regional)
Coordinates required inputs to the business case for the innovation projects in terms of capital expenditure and supply chain cost drivers via close collaboration with the Procurement, Planning and Engineering teams
Owns and maintains the overall project networks for new variants and operational projects, as required to ensure “on time in full” delivery; by working closely with R&D, Marketing, Finance, Procurement, Engineering, Quality and factories
Co-leads the risk assessments with the Technical Teams and makes sure action plans are embedded in the project timelines
Supports complexity reduction activities and sourcing analysis for the innovation projects, by working closely with Strategic Planning and Finance Teams
Coordinates with Factory Quality, R&D, Country Regulatory and Country External Affairs all document requirements related to Regulatory and Halal certifications and ensures data are correct, compliant and complete upon submission accountable functions to MY authorities.
Key Stakeholders
Internal
Regional BU Teams (Supply Chain, Marketing, R&D, Engineering)
Customer Strategy and Planning Team
Customer Development Operations team
Country Marketing
Country R&D
Procurement
Supply Chain & Finance business partners
Sourcing Units
Country Regulatory & External Affairs
External
Distributor partners
Modern Trade (MT) customers (Local MT, Petromart, Convenient)
Collaborative Manufacturers (CM)
Essential Experience/Skills/Knowledge Needed
Business experience in supply chain planning, preferably within the FMCG industry
Knowledgeable in the S&OP process
Knowledge in SAP system or similar Supply Chain software/system
Strong business-partnering and proven track record is a must
Proven people management capabilities
Cross-functional collaboration outside Supply Chain Teams
Desirable Experience/Skill/Knowledge
Demand forecasting and Supply Planning
Innovation / New Product Development Project Management
Inventory Optimization
Process improvement experience
What You’ll Need To Succeed
Bachelor’s degree (Business, Supply chain, R&D, Engineering preferred).
5-7 years’ experience in Supply Chain (Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering or Logistics) or in R&D with experience on new product development
Project management skills (working knowledge on MS Project, MS Office).
Basic appreciation level of how manufacturing works
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