Manager, Inventory Optimization and Network Planning

Job Title: Manager, Inventory Optimization and Network Planning
- Job Location: Singapore

**About Us**:
SATS is Asia's leading provider of food solutions and gateway services. Using innovative food technologies and resilient supply chains, we create tasty, quality food in sustainable ways for airlines, foodservice chains, retailers and institutions. With heartfelt service and advanced technology, we connect people, businesses and communities seamlessly through our comprehensive gateway services for customers such as airlines, cruise lines, freight forwarders, postal services and eCommerce companies.
- Job Description:
**About Us**:
Headquartered in Singapore, SATS Ltd. is one of the world’s largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia’s leading airline caterer. SATS Gateway Services provides airfreight and ground handling services including passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, aviation security services, aircraft cleaning and aviation laundry. SATS Food Solutions serves airlines and institutions, and operates central kitchens with large-scale food production and distribution capabilities for a wide range of cuisines.

**Why Join Us**:
At SATS, people are our greatest asset and we build our success on the knowledge, expertise and performance of every contributor, by embracing diversity and uniqueness. As part of our holistic approach and commitment to embracing FAM (Fulfilling, Appreciated, Meaningful) in the workplace, we offer the runway to develop Fulfilling careers that foster your career growth, recognising and Appreciating the strength of talent and capabilities that we continue to build internally; and inspiring and encouraging each other to make Meaningful contributions in the work we do at SATS.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- This is a critical role within SATS Food Solutions to assist key Business Units in optimizing their inventory to minimize inventory costs while maximizing in stock availability thereby maximizing revenue. The role needs to work with key stakeholders in in defining, implementing, and then operating the Inventory Optimization process within targeted SATS Food Solutions business units as part of the Integrated Supply Chain team.
- This role is also charged with supporting the Network Supply Planning function to forecast and plan network requirements between SATS Business Units. Additionally, this role is required for various ad-hoc analysis and issue identification and resolution across the end-to-end SATS Food Solutions Supply Chain.
- This is a key role to assist and drive improvements within the key SATS Food Solutions Business Units as well as assist in the management of the demand and supply aspect of our ever-expanding global business. It is a unique chance to be part of the build and then operate a key planning and analytics function within SATS Food Solutions globally.

**Key Requirements**:

- Minimum 7 to 8 years of relevant experience, inclusive of minimum 2 years of process improvement and data analysis for insights
- Experience in data analytics within a supply chain function is highly valued
- Prior experience with working in SAP S/4 and Supply Chain Planning and Optimization systems
- Strong analytical and modeling skills with extensive data analysis (Excel / Access or more advanced tools)
- Power BI or other similar tools dashboard development experience
- Experience in supply chain planning tools/ software in a food catering/ food & beverage or similar industry is a plus
- Strength in statistical modelling and data analysis methods are of advantage
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills grounded in continuous quality improvement required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective customer and internal business partner relationships, with proven ability to influence decisions and collaborate effectively across the organization required.