OverviewThe DRP process is an automated process. The responsibility of the DRP planner is to identify, review & resolve exceptions, maintain accuracy & update DRP parameters.The accountability of the role is to run the DRP process for a group of supply sourcing lanes so that efficient vehicle movements of product can be deployed to the right locations on time for target customer service to be achieved. The role holder will spend significant time parameterizing the Pro-link planning tool so that move recommendations are optimised and will continually update plans as and when demand or supply disruptions require itThis role will be recruited GBS as of 2025 and as such there will be a level of initial ambiguity in activity as the processes are adopted across during transition. It is expected that the role will therefore require an initial flexibility of approach as processes are primarily fixed then shifted and improved over following strategy cyclesResponsibilitiesResponsible for maintaining & running the automated DRP processResponsible for inventory deployment, trans-shipments and deployment network design to ensure product arrives on time at the right placeResponsible for leading the regional exception based planning process and driving continuous improvementConduct root cause analysis for trans-ship, expedite losses and develop action plans through system and/or process improvementWork closely with customer service, demand, and supply planning to ensure accuracy and efficiencyDrive system utilization and feed loss tree insights into future enhancementsEnsure lead times for deployment in the system are maintained and accurateEnsure safety stock settings are dynamically adjusted for finished goodsQualificationsExperience – 2 – 3 years in associated functionUniversity degree preferably engineering or logisticsExperience in distribution planning or familiar Supply Planning tasksProficiency in product category planning FMCG background preferredFluent oral and written communication skills in EnglishProblem solving know-howStrong Analytic skillsExperience in using planning systems, BY- JDA preferredExperience in ERP (SAP) usage is a mustGood numeric abilities;Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel