Senior Supply Planning Executive

Role Overview

The Senior Supply Planning Executive will oversee end-to-end supply planning, inventory optimization, and replenishment activities to ensure optimum product availability in the Singapore Fragrance & Beauty market. This role supports business growth, service level goals, and inventory management objectives by crafting supply plans that align with demand predictions and commercial priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Purchase Order validation using the M2M Global tool, balancing point-of-sale inventory, visual merchandising needs, product lifecycle stages, and supply constraints.
• Create and sustain supply plans in line with demand forecasts, commercial goals, inventory thresholds, and corporate social responsibility targets.
• Collaborate with global and regional supply chain teams to secure inventory allocations and prioritize critical supply demands.
• Assess supply and inventory projections to mitigate risks such as stock-outs, excess stock, aging inventory, and service disruptions.
• Work closely with Demand Planners to synchronize replenishment with forecast changes and business priorities.
• Monitor inbound supply shipments, escalate risks, and implement recovery measures to maintain product availability.
• Oversee campaign readiness by communicating risks at least a month ahead of launch, partnering with Marketing and Retail departments.
• Lead omnichannel supply planning across Chanel standalone boutiques, ecommerce, department stores, and travel retail, managing supply allocation and quota by channel and point of sale.
• Coordinate with regional teams and local distribution centers to secure supplies, resolve shipment issues, and reduce launch risks.
• Communicate supply allocation status and risks transparently to leadership and teams through the Sales & Operations Planning process.
• Drive inventory optimization to meet service level targets while managing working capital efficiently.
• Track inventory metrics such as aging, excess, slow-moving, and obsolete stock, implementing mitigation strategies with Finance and other stakeholders.
• Manage replenishment planning and inventory optimization across channels to maximize product availability and service levels.
• Oversee point-of-sale inventory performance, conducting stock rebalancing, returns, and redistribution to address supply gaps.
• Administer order processing in the ERP system, adhering to replenishment schedules and distribution center deadlines.
• Adjust replenishment parameters based on inventory status, sales, and demand trends to sustain optimal inventory levels.
• Collaborate with Retail teams to ensure successful replenishment, product availability, and achievement of sales objectives.
• Support marketing campaigns by planning inventory for launches and promotions to ensure product readiness.
• Monitor and report key KPIs such as service level, POS availability, inventory coverage, CSR compliance, and inventory write-offs.
• Investigate root causes of supply, inventory, and service challenges and lead corrective and preventive measures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply planning processes, replenishment efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Maintain accurate planning assumptions, processes, and documentation to support robust decision-making.
• Manage additional tasks, including facilitating approvals for office requests and SPM orders, assisting with local product registrations before launches, handling product quality inquiries, coordinating product recalls, submitting anti-diversion documentation, managing retail and legal inspections, and preparing staff sales and allowance listings.
• Oversee product activation activities such as product code creation and mapping for eyewear and small leather goods.
• Handle procurement requests (Coupa) on behalf of the product team.

Candidate Profile

• You thrive on converting demand forecasts into efficient supply and replenishment plans.
• You enjoy resolving supply and inventory challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment.
• You are adept at collaborating across diverse functions including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Marketing, Retail, Finance, and Regional teams to accomplish business goals.
• You utilize data insights to enhance product availability, inventory health, and overall customer experience.
• You are skilled at managing multiple priorities while maintaining high operational standards.
• You are committed to continuous improvement and support successful product launches.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of five years’ experience in supply planning, inventory management, or closely related fields.
• Strong business acumen paired with a commercial mindset.
• Highly developed analytical capabilities to interpret data and translate into actionable strategies.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and foster cross-functional partnerships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Agile, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-changing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; familiarity with ERP and supply planning systems is a plus.

Company Commitment

The company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture that encourages personal development and collective advancement. They value diverse perspectives, experiences, and the unique contributions each individual brings to the team and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds.