Supply Business Area Specialist (HFB Living Room, Work Spaces, Outdoor Furniture)
IKEA
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :17 years, 0 أشهر
In this position i work on regional level securing availability to the final customer by adding value to the replenishment process from supplier direct, consolidation points and Distribution Center. In addition, we offer services and information regarding availability to all parties within the supply chain at distributor and franchisees.
• First point of entry for the RSI in the country and support with supply and order issues
• In close cooperation with RSI, Regional Supply Team, and Trading proactively avoid shortages in stores and act to correct any deviations
• Provide RSI with relevant availability information through supply reports / SINFO text informing of limited supply situations, shortages and overstock, so as to support proactive sales steering
• Support RSI with smooth phasing in/out during the Product Change Date
• Process in stores
• Support in the opening of new stores and stores re-location/rebuild
• Represent ROIG towards IKEA Supply Chain and ensure their interest is taken into consideration
• Effectively and smoothly manage supply chain for all the retail outlets of MANGO, SPLASH, AK STUDIO (own brand) and LIFE STYLE all over PAKISTAN.
• Coordination with Design team and production team to ensure timely deliverables
• Coordination with Concept and VM’s regarding store operations and resolving all the conflicts
• Budgeting, costing and inventory analysis
• Supervision of Warehouses and logistics
• Working closely with senior management and clients to create customized purchasing proposals
• Introducing suppliers, proprietary sourcing and supply chain technology
• Understanding customer and VM needs to provide flawless supply chain
• Managing and guide junior staff of Warehouse and Packing Departments
• Working with senior management to develop growth strategy and plans
• Designing and generating weekly and monthly statistical forecast reports
• Continuously improving forecasting techniques, methods, and approach also conduct current and future forecasting analysis, insuring forecasting processes and methods are followed.
• Relating and measuring the impact of forecast accuracy
• Evolving and maintaining documentation and standard operating procedures for demand planning processes and systems.
• 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).
• Manage inventory targets (including safety stock levels) that are approved by management.
• Monitor SKU levels and recommend SKU rationalization initiatives in the future
• Proactively facilitating, re-engineering, best practices & consensus between functional experts (Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, Purchasing, Sales & Marketing, Operations, Finance, and IT)
• Perform on-line replenishment function utilizing customer systems
• Seasonal Planning
• Promotional planning
• Miscellaneous: Sales Forecasting, Sales Lead Follow Up, Samples
• Manage and direct all domestic and international Marketing operations.
• Develop and implement creative, highly successful marketing strategies.
• Personally generated 23.48% of total company revenue during tenor of my work.
• Perform comprehensive market analysis and create forecasts.
• Oversee and direct Technical Support to current customers and also in meetings with customers.
• Deliver dynamic, engaging presentations to large audiences at trade shows.
• Generated information system solution (ERP) by working closely with IT department. This resulted in systems that meet company’s needs precisely, increasing customer satisfaction, and shorter working procedure.
• Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with key accounts. This established trust and rapport, and allowed us to rebuild former relationships as well as establish a new, lucrative client base.
• Performed extensive competitive analysis to identifying rival strategies; initiated counter-strategies and programs to surpass our competition. This resulted in sustained market growth and increased market share.
• Trained and coached marketing personnel
• Follow up on materials and production for on time delivery.
• To ensure that no materials/resources are wasted.
• To support marketing manager, deputy marketing manager and commercial office through completion of assigned tasks.
The APICS CSCP designation 1) Is the most widely recognized educational program for operations and supply chain management professionals around the globe 2) Is a designation that is sought by thousands of employers and recruiters 3) Provides you with a mastery of supply chain management best practices and distinguishes you as an industry expert with specialized, high-level knowledge and skills.
Certified Supply Chain Management (CSCP)
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