Distribution Resource Planner

Key Responsibilities (Distribution Resource Planner):

• Inventory Management: Maintain optimal inventory levels of Crop Protection products across warehouses, ensuring availability to meet customer demand.
• Commercial Coordination: Collaborate with demand, sales, marketing, and production teams to meet the forecasted demand and align distribution resources accordingly.
• Distribution Network Optimization: Analyze and improve distribution routes, methods, and processes to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Data Analysis: Use data analytics tools to monitor performance metrics, track product movement, and identify potential areas for process improvement.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all distribution activities comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies, especially concerning the handling of agrochemical products.
• Problem Solving: Address any disruptions or inefficiencies in the supply chain, implementing swift corrective actions.
• Reporting: Generate regular reports on distribution performance, inventory levels, and other relevant KPIs for senior management.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all distribution activities comply with local and international regulations, especially those related to agrochemical products.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements in distribution planning, logistics, and resource management.

Key Responsibilities (Detailed Production Scheduler):

• Executes the supply chain work based on the objectives established for service, cost, and investment.
• Run the monthly tactical planning process (current year + one-year view).
• Coordinate with third-party (External Manufacturing) sites for campaign planning based on available capacity.
• Work with operations team to ensure clear EM strategy
• Release Purchase Orders for packaging materials, coordinate with suppliers for packaging material availability, confirm production plans, follow-up for supply schedules with EM sites
• Conduct ERP transactions for production posting, inventory movements and GI/GR for EM sites.
• Continuously improve inventory management and replenishment plan, while meeting the delivery performance goals.
• Responsible for FINI, bulk & packaging material inventory accuracy @ EM. Support inventory count whenever necessary & take actions on discrepancies.
• Responsible for representing the risks associated with the supply chain plans and their options and contingencies to mitigate them for all EM locations.
• Work as a bridge between Corteva teams & EM partners to resolve any issues.
• Support new product launch activities at EM site.
• Support new packaging development by working with local suppliers with the guidance of packaging engineer & procurement.
• Leads improvement activities in all aspects of the supply chain to simplify where possible.

Requirements: 

Education

• BS/BA/BCom degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, Business, Technical field

Experiences

• 6-8 years of experience in distribution planning, detailed production scheduling or supply chain management, preferably within the agrochemical or related industries.
• Experience with ERP systems, Supply chain Systems
• Strong knowledge in MRP II / IBP / ERP technology and Supply Chain systems

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Strong communication (English & Vietnamese) and collaboration skills.

Knowledge:

• Understanding of agrochemical products and distribution challenges is a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing industry will be preferred.

Preferred:

• SAP/ECC/APO/SCM7/BW system
• Six Sigma Green / Black Belt / Lean Practitioner
• Project Management Skills