Downstream Flow Controller

KIB4 – Flow Controller Mission • Responsible for material replenishment (raw material and/or finished goods). • Use MRP (right balance of Resource Vs Demand) to ensure stock availability on time at right place. • Collaborate with Upstream and Downstream Planning Leader and Supply and Inventory Planner. Key Responsibilities • Run Distribution Requirement Planning process on its perimeter. • Define and update stock parameters to achieve service level objectives while optimizing inventory level. • Manage the purchase order portfolio, analyze stock discrepancies and perform adjustments. Main Activities • Ensure MRP (Demand vs Resource balancing) is executed in ERP and used as an input to drive replenishment. • PR to PO conversion through ERP batch job (Ensure IG flow of PR to PO is completely automated) at Vendor - Material Level and aligned to forecast. • Action on MRP Exceptions (SAP example: MD06) and work with suppliers to advise / expedite the deliveries. • Manage Customer Requests Workflows • Record the Purchase Orders Acknowledgement, Advance Shipping Notification in ERP and manage invoice discrepancy if any. • Ensure the stock is available by analyzing and taking right actions to keep the Upstream Back Order Lines, Downstream Back Order Lines, Pre-Shortage, Shortage, Stock Coverage and Stock Health under control. • Define default transportation mode by using Air/Sea Tool and go through the workflow in case of transportation mode change. • Be primary contact of the suppliers and work closely with: Downstream Planning Leader for right prioritization in Production Scheduling and Queue Management Upstream Planning Leader for forecast validation before submission to suppliers and recurrent or structural issues Supply & Inventory Planner in case of any MRP Parameter Optimization Warehouse to support Stock Discrepancy analysis and corrections if any. Transportation / Logistics team to track the shipments. • Actively participate in SIM2 • Be Key-User of the SC&P Domain (SCM)