Supply Planner, APAC

About the Role

Join Caldic as a Regional Supply Planner and play a key role in ensuring the efficient flow of products across the APAC region. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll develop supply plans, optimize inventory, and drive continuous improvements to strengthen our regional supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply plans to ensure timely product availability across the APAC region while optimizing inventory levels.
• Balance supply and demand through close collaboration with Demand Planning, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams.
• Analyze capacity constraints and recommend solutions to meet regional business requirements.
• Monitor inventory performance, including stock levels, inventory aging, and slow-moving products.
• Implement strategies to minimize stock-outs while reducing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Drive improvements in inventory turnover and working capital performance.
• Work closely with suppliers and procurement teams to ensure on-time deliveries and effective lead time management.
• Manage supply disruptions by identifying mitigation plans or alternative sourcing options.
• Foster strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Logistics, Customer Service, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to align supply plans with business priorities.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards covering key performance indicators such as service levels, inventory, costs, and delivery performance.
• Leverage analytics tools to improve planning accuracy and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to streamline supply planning processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in regional projects involving supply chain digitalization and automation.
• Keep abreast of industry best practices and emerging supply chain trends.

Skills

• Proactive, hands-on, and detail-oriented with a strong focus on execution and results.
• Able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and work effectively across cross-functional teams.

Job Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Query, and Power BI.
• Minimum 4 years in a Supply Planning role.
• Experience with ERP and supply chain planning systems.
• Strong understanding of supply planning, inventory management, and supply chain optimization principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets.
• Proficiency in supply chain planning systems and tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse functions and cultures.

About Caldic

At Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team.

We offer:

• Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development
• An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment
• The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more

We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.caldic.com

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If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a global leader, apply now at Caldic!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.