Supply Planning Advisor - Castrol (Mandarin Speaker)

Job Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group Job Description: We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Supply Network Replenishment Advisor to manage the replenishment of finished goods across the supply network in our Performance Units. This role ensures the right finished goods' stock is in the right place at the right time to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels and supply chain efficiency. The role will have key accountability for stock availability and Days of Cover efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience in supply planning, inventory management, and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic supply chain environment. Through our Global Planning Digital tool, Kinaxis Maestro, PU Supply Network Replenishment Advisors will own the overall replenishment plan of finished goods across all our finished goods warehouses, creating dependent demand on source plants and suppliers. What you will deliver (responsibilities) The Supply Network Replenishment Advisors will ensure medium to long term network capacity is available, and be a key person to facilitate resolving constraints in network capacity, working with short term deployment planners, PU Supply Planning Delivery Managers in the markets, and the PU Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) manager to ensure that supply network capacity is modelled for the PU S&OP process. This position requires proven supply planning experience, combining strong analytical skills within our digital planning tool (Kinaxis Maestro) and the ability to develop collaborative working relationships with supply chain planning colleagues in Pune and other markets. Supply Network Replenishment Planning Develop and implement Finished Good supply replenishment plans to balance supply and demand across regional warehouses and stocking points in our PU, and ensure appropriate dependent demand is placed on our manufacturing and source sites using our Planning tool, Kinaxis Maestro Carry out medium to long term supply network projections to identify constraints and possible mitigations to feed recommendations into the PU Supply Review of S&OP. Own the process for finished goods stock allocation for the PU, based on forecasted demand, service level targets, and inventory policies. Own and ensure appropriate planning data is updated in line with global planning governance requirements (lead times, service levels, replenishment parameters). Decide distribution replenishment planning, demand controlling decisions within agreed Delegations of Authority. Inventory & Stock Management Ensure inventory availability while minimizing excess stock and obsolescence. Identify and mitigate risks such as stockouts, overstocking, and supply constraints. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Work closely with PU Supply Planning Delivery lead, Production Planning, and Demand Planning teams to align replenishment strategies with business objectives. Support the Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes by working closely with PU S&OE Planning Delivery Leads, and PU S&OP Manager, providing insights into supply constraints and inventory trends Systems & Reporting Apply our end-to-end planning tool - Kinaxis Maestro to implement replenishment planning for medium to long term, using Scenario functionality to look at “what if” options to improve service and availability balanced against cost and inventory. Track and analyse key performance indicators (critical metrics) including service levels, availability, stock turn rates, and forecast consumption. Drive process improvements to enhance planning accuracy and supply chain responsiveness. What you will need to be successful (experience, job requirements & qualifications) Education  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred). Language skills: Fluent in mandarin Chinese and English (both can be working language) Experience: 3–5 years in supply planning, replenishment, or inventory management within FMCG, food & beverage, or manufacturing industries. Proven experience in Supply Planning using an advanced digital Planning tool (Kinaxis Maestro) Strong analytical skills and proficiency in supply chain software (Kinaxis Maestro desirable) and ERP systems (SAP ECC, S4 Hana, JDE) Strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to work effectively with collaborators in the supply chain function in India and other countries Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, global and fast-paced environment. Work as per the China time zone and workdays. You will work with Work closely with PU Supply Planning Delivery lead, Production Planning, and Demand Planning teams to align replenishment strategies with business objectives. Support the Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes by working closely with PU S&OE Planning Delivery