Job Purpose :

To manage demand / supply planning activities & procurement operations for specific Business Unit (EASS) in order to deliver high product availability, optimum inventory, maximum profitability and operational excellence.

Maintain postitive and productive relations with both local and central vendors.

Responsibilities :

Provide leadership to the team in order to maximise individual and team performance

Manage and maintain positive and productive stakeholder relationships across all relevant European Countries

Provision of regular management information to internal stakeholders as required, with responsibility for data integrity

Manage the resolution of risk inventory working together with Tech Data subsidiaries in an optimal way

Direct accountability for key metrics of specific vendor set which includes (but is not exclusive to) availability, DOS, inventory costs and LIFR

Review business unit quarterly plans with the relevant Business Development Director and ensure achievement of Company targets

Own and manage through to completion any hoc projects as defined by the business

Knowledge Skills and Experience :

Strong inventory management & planning skills with ability to utilise processes and tools to maximum effect

Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels

SAP R / 3 4.6c (or higher) MM PUR, MRP and Microsoft Office skills are essential

Ability to express complicated and involved information in a concise and articulate manner

Proven presentation skills

Leadership, team building and coaching abilities

Experience within a Supply Chain environment ideally in a high tech, high value international environment

Experience of using a demand planning tools

Cultural Competency Requirements :