Plan to Plan Coordinator SOR

pSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: /ph3Plan to Plan Coordinator SOR /h3h3POSITION SNAPSHOT /h3pType of work: Hybrid /ppType of contract: Open-ended/permanent /ppFull/Part Time: Full time /ppLocation: Vimercate(MB), IT /ph3ABOUT US /h3pBridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries. /ph3ABOUT THE ROLE /h3pEnsure end-to-end planning excellence by integrating customer demand, inventory, order fulfilment, and logistics processes. Act as a strategic interface between key customers, Sales KAM, and internal supply chain functions to deliver high service levels, optimize inventory, and drive continuous improvement. /ppCoordinate a team of P2P analysts, who are managing different customers inside the region /ppbKey

Responsibilities:
/b /ppbCustomer Collaboration Relationship Management /b /pulliAct as Logistic Key Account for strategic customers and Sales Key Account Manager. /liliLead weekly performance reviews and planning meetings in direct contact with Customers and sales team. /liliDevelop collaborative forecasting models and ensure alignment with supply chain capabilities. /liliPlan regular customer visits and touchpoints. /liliManage customer orders across channels (direct shipment from factory warehouses, consignment stock). /liliOptimize availability using planning tools (e.g., OMP). /liliCreate orders/contracts, call-offs, delivery notes, and coordinate execution. /liliMonitor open orders, allocations, delivery performance, and backorders. /liliAnalyse sales evolution and take corrective actions. /liliPrepare weekly Landing Point highlights for Risks and Opportunities. /liliBe the steward across the Markets of the correct adoption of order management and deployment processes based on the standards centrally identified. /li /ulpbTransport Logistics Coordination /b /pulliPlan and coordinate direct shipments from production. /liliResolve transport delays and exceptions with logistics teams. /liliTrack delivery KPIs and drive improvements. /liliClosely work with Secondary Logistic Team to monitor service for EU and not EU countries and align on possible corrective actions. /li /ulpbDemand Planning /b /pulliCollaborate with customers to integrate sales and stock data into forecasts. /liliAlign forecasts with production plans. /liliMonitor inventory in customer warehouses using Adex (customer data exchange on stock and sell-on). /liliPrevent stockouts and overstocking. /liliCoordinate with DRP Planner to balance V plant/RDC and order book. /liliUpdate DRP demand in OMP. /li /ulpbInventory Planning (Consignment) – where relevant /b /pulliMonitor and manage inventory in customer warehouses. /liliPrepare unloading plans and manage safety stock. /liliEnsure accurate data transmission and conduct physical stock checks. /liliPerform audits and regular customer visits. /li /ulpbCourier Service Support – where relevant /b /pulliIntegrate courier analysis into sales forecasts. /liliHighlight stock balancing needs in peripheral warehouses. /liliMonitor service evolution and accelerate issues to vendors. /li /ulpbData Analysis Reporting /b /pulliBuild dashboards and reports for stakeholders. /liliUse data insights for corrective and strategic actions. /liliAnalyse Adex data and use BI tools for real-time visibility. /li /ulpbProcess Improvement Project Leadership /b /pulliLead or support supply chain optimization projects. /liliIdentify and implement process improvements. /liliParticipate in digital transformation and tool enhancement initiatives. /li /ulpbPeople Management /b /pulliLead and develop the P2P analysts, including work planning, competency development, motivation, and support. /li /ulpbRequired Competences: /b /pulliStrong analytical and problem-solving skills. /liliExcellent communication and stakeholder management. /liliProactive, customer-centric mindset. /liliAbility to influence cross-functionally. /liliHigh proficiency in ERP systems (SAP SD/MM preferred). /liliExperience with planning tools (OMP). /liliPeople management skills, including the ability to motivate, develop, and inspire team members /liliAdvanced Excel skills (VBA a plus). /liliFluent in English given the need to interact with HQ and stakeholders/ customers outside the region. /li /ulpbKey Stakeholders Interfaces: /b /pulliStrategic Customers /liliSupply Chain Planning Team /liliLogistics Transport Team /liliCustomer Service /liliDemand