Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
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Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the role are to implement the required action plan, manage key activities like demand-supply alignment, inventory oversight, scenario planning and executive decision support activities to support efforts to achieve performance outcomes such improved forecast accuracy (accuracy of forecast vs actual), inventory turns (how efficiently inventory is used), OTIF (service performance for customer delivery), plan adherence (execution against agreed demand/supply plan), reduced variance in actual vs target inventory levels, and decision closure rate (resolution rate of issues presented in the SIOP process). The role shall carry out tactical activities to simulate demand and supply scenarios, track key metrics/KPIs, and maintain the SIOP calendar and data refresh cycle to improve forecast accuracy, reduce inventory risk, and enhance cross-functional execution efficiency. In addition, it is to support key tasks, including building dashboards and reporting (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SAP IBP), assumption documentation, and executive SIOP preparation aligned with Global vision and aspirations.
Accountability #1: Customer (Internal / External Stakeholders)
- Align cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations) to drive consensus on demand and supply plans.
- Document planning assumptions and facilitate trade-off discussions with executive leadership.
- Support internal customers by ensuring timely, clear visibility on risks, opportunities, and decisions.
Accountability #2: Process / Performance
- Lead monthly SIOP cadence, including demand and supply reviews, KPI reporting, and executive presentations.
- Consolidate demand, supply, and inventory plans across countries or business units and reconcile operational plans with financial targets.
- Track and report key metrics such as forecast accuracy, OTIF, inventory turns, and plan adherence.
Accountability #3: People
- Maintain the SIOP calendar and data refresh cycle to ensure timely and accurate planning.
- Facilitate demand and supply review meetings by preparing and distributing updated data packs and scenario analyses.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable smooth information flow and coordinated decision-making.
Keys to Success
- Lead with an outside in mindset to place customers in the center of everything we do.
- Exemplify Gates ethics and core values to develop talents with right skills, knowledge and behavior,
- Advocate reward for performance to drive accountability for sustainable growth
- Design a contemporary and innovative learning environment to attract diverse talent pool.
Requirements And Preferred Skills
We are looking for:
- Minimum 5 years, proven track record in overall sales, inventory & operations planning within a manufacturing/engineering environment
- Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent
Required Skills
- Decision making
- Resilient
- Sense making
- Strong Collaboration & Communication
- Having Regional & Global perspective
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (travel, etc)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Note: Located in Bukit Mertajam, Penang
