Assistant Manager, Supply Chain Management

Samsung Electronics (Bangkok)

Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the Internet of Things space through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top 10 global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth.

About this position

The Assistant Manager, Supply Chain Management is responsible for designing and generating supply and demand forecasts, managing inventory targets, and leading planning meetings to ensure alignment with marketing and trade activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and generate weekly and monthly supply & demand statistical forecast reports
• Evolve and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for demand & supply planning processes and systems in accordance to business rhythm
• Measure the impact of supply & demand forecast accuracy
• Conduct current and future forecasting analysis, insuring forecasting processes and methods are followed
• Assemble and analyze all data pertinent to creating the sales forecast (historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, and eventually tier 1 account POS and inventory levels)
• Make recommended adjustments to forecast and inventory targets based on changes in demand and market trends
• Lead forecast and inventory planning meetings with Marketing team, reviewing recommended sales forecasts and inventory goals (emphasis on brand/product transitions, new product introduction, and promotions)
• Manage inventory targets (including safety stock levels) that are approved by management
• Prepare, report, and communicate forecast and inventory measurements to management (forecast accuracy, inventory plan vs. targets).
• Monitor SKU levels and recommend SKU rationalization initiatives in the future
• Lead SCM sessions ensuring monthly, yearly estimate closing, work closely with Head of Modern Trade, Client Leaders, Head of Dealer and Head of Product Marketing to identify gap closing supply & demand based on marketing and trade activities
• Perform other duties as assigned by management /direct supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in, Logistics, Operations, Business Degree, Supply Chain Management, or quantitative analysis is preferred
• Minimum 7 years related experience in Demand Planning/ Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, or other related functions
• Background in master scheduling, forecasting, procurement and planning
• Strong analytical abilities
• Strong knowledge of demand planning process
• Knowledge of demand management/forecasting tools, forecasting processes in sales, marketing operations, finance, manufacturing and supply chain issues
• Detail oriented with extreme accuracy
• Extensive spreadsheet analysis and strong mathematical abilities
• Knowledge of turn rates, key inventory performance metrics, turns, margin contributions, etc.
• Ability to lead cross-functionally, being approachable.
• Strong collaborative skills in resolving long and short positions in inventory
• Experience in managing end of life cycle and absolute inventory
• Good coordinator and able to work very well under high pressure
• Experience using SAP (preferred) or other ERP statistical software packages
• Good command of English both spoken and written with computer literacy