Apac Supply Planner

**The Body Shop**:
When Anita Roddick founded The Body Shop in 1976, she had a vision. Business as a force for good - that’s us. Over 40 years later, we’re proud to be pioneering cruelty-free beauty every step of the way. We’re the original ethical beauty brand. We’ve got a thing for empowering people and enriching our planet. We’re all about keeping it real, in every way possible. Our activist roots remain a huge part of everything we do, from our iconic window posters to our vegetarian products to our infamous campaigns. We’re never afraid to stand up and speak the truth. We like to do things a little differently around here.

The Body Shop, along with Aesop and Natura, is part of Natura & Co, a global, multi-channel and multi-brand cosmetics group that is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. Group owner Natura is Brazil's number one cosmetics manufacturer. Sustainable development has been the company's guiding principle since it was founded in 1969. In fact, this is an incredibly exciting time for The Body Shop. We’re fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone who’s not afraid to mix things up.

**Your role in a nutshell**:
Determine supply plan according to demand, inventory target, and capacity.

Identify and anticipate stock demands based on current and future business functions.

Maintaining and managing APAC Distribution Centre and product assortment with Global Supply Planning.

Controlling all inventory requirements (Core, MI, and NPD), to ensure inventory is available to support commercial plans to drive the business objectives.

To manage and optimize APAC stock position by communicating to both Franchise and Company markets on Launch, discontinuation, Phase-in Phase-out (PIPO), including Out of stock, Future out-of-stock, Clearance, excess stocks, Age of stock and to take preventative/corrective actions.

Loading of allocation orders.

Monitor and communicate the APAC Distribution Centre stock position, risks & analysis of the Inventory Quality.

Review and drive the achievement of KPIs and implementation of action plans to drive healthy Inventory Quality in line with targets set.

Liaise with the warehouse on inbound Supply Planning

**More about the role**:
Key Job Accountabilities:
**Inventory Management & Planning**
New Product Launch / Ad hoc offers / Gifts- Track stocks availability for new products / Ad hoc offers / Gifts
- Highlight risk to the event and manage risk to demand (review with forecasting team, stock rebalancing, stock expediting, freight solutions)
- Loading of new product / quarterly offers allocation orders
- Work with counterparts to deliver launch plans to wholesale markets
- Perform monthly supply alert monitoring and take action to drive optimization of both supply and inventory.

**Order processing**
- Processing new product / quarterly offers allocation
- Process order change arises from substitution update / optimizing allocation from the local Distribution Centre pool

**Inventory Reporting**
- Maintaining Product Assortment with the correct article, supply site, replenishment profile,etc
- Communication on supply status and potential risks such as New Product, Out of Stock Tracking etc
- Age of Stocks, Excess and Obsolete Reporting
- Work with counterparts to drive Clearance action
- Provide analytics reports/ dashboards as required

**Projects**
- Work with APAC Assistant Supply Planning Manager in managing operation efficiency and developing and managing projects to drive the APAC business

**What we look for**:

- Experience:
- 3+ years experience in Supply Chain management - demand planning/forecasting, supply planning, and inventory management in a retail environment
- Ability to influence cross-functionally
- Understanding of supply chain best practices and supply chain operational process
- Excellent understanding of inventory management
- 3PL Management experience preferred but not necessary
- Self-starter who is curious to explore new ways of working

Qualifications:
Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Competencies required:
- IT proficiency required - advanced Excel
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent cross-functional influencing skills
- Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
- Excellent Team Working Skills
- Good understanding of Stock management / MRP systems
- Ability to influence stakeholders

**Talent Drivers**:

- Purpose
- Personal Conduct
- Leadership
- Collaborative Skills
- Commerciality