**ROLE SUMMARY****What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?**- To perform all the planning activities required for launch a new product introduction, from the supply chain assessment until the first production.- Connect End Markets requirements and initiatives within the purchasing & productions plans.- To engage with end markets providing insights regarding potential WOFF & Impacts during the implementation of the project until it goes into Planning BAU team.**What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?**The Supply Network Operations (SNO) is an expanding area that manages an above market supply chain environment. This framework makes necessary a point of contact between Marketing Team and the planning community, is here where the Supply Chain Initiatives Planning Manager is key to manage the correct deployment of new product initiatives balancing end market need and cost associate it to it.**ACCOUNTABILITIES**- To perform supply chain assessments to confirm feasibility of launching specific projects.- To connect End Market requirements with the planning process at material purchasing and production planning level.- To track with the Material Supplier Management team the correct purchasing plan and arrival dates for the materials required for each project.- To track & monitor WOFF exposure of each one of the projects while maintaining communication and proper approvals from marketing teams.- To guarantee SKU creation process within the required timings before first productions.- To provide options and scenarios to the End Markets that enable project launch dates with the correct balance within WOFF and market need.**EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE****ESSENTIAL****Experience Required**- At least 1 year supply chain experience preferably in a planning role**Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required**- Excellent analytical and planning skills- Good customer engagement skills- Influential and convincing- Strong interpersonal and communication skills**Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required**- Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or any equivalent qualifications.**BENEFICIAL**- Proficiency in using ERP systems (eg SAP, APO) is desirable- SAP and APO knowledge desired- Kinaxis Rapid Response knowledge desired.