Responsibilities
- Build and maintain innovation timeline with inputs from broader project team, holding cross-functional team members accountable for on-time delivery of their tasks to ensure key milestones are achieved
- Follow up on innovations / transitions progress (dates, volumes and write offs) leading the Monthly Project Alignment Meeting
- Ensure that the innovation pipeline is executed according to plan, coordinating all participants in the process
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Ensure availability of master data for innovations (for raw, pack and finished goods codes)- Plan the consumption / run-down of inventory of raw, pack and finished goods code that will be de-listed
- Collaborate with Portfolio, Innovations and category planners to minimize obsolescence and improve fulfilment (Service)
- Analyse and enhance the innovation process to simplify and reduce the launch time
- Work with the commercial team to evaluate the performance of the innovations launched
- Key input to Pass/ Fail at gate 4
Qualifications
- University degree, preferably in the area of Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of Planning (Demand, Production/Distribution and Material Planning processes)
Abilities:
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a multi-task environment
- Application of Supply chain principles with extensive knowledge in MRP & Production planning
- Skills in query/reporting tools , spreadsheet applications and presentations
- Problem solving know-how
- Team oriented and collaborative
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