Manage strategic supplies and optimize service levels at Suzano's materials planning chain. Lead internal customer communication and performance monitoring while ensuring cost efficiency.
Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring target service levels at the lowest possible total cost, considering a macro view of the materials planning chain;
Define the planning model used for each material so that all process variables are considered, such as criticality, consumption frequency, supply agreements, lead time, etc.;
Configure optimal inventory levels using level-optimization software aligned with the company’s business rules;
Support internal customers regarding the communication of risks, action plans, projected stockouts, and demand confirmations;
Support and control the unit’s inventory planning activities;
Analyze and monitor open purchase orders, purchase requisitions, stock quantities, etc.;
Maintain interaction with other departments to obtain important data for inventory planning;
Carry out follow-up and negotiation with related areas;
Analyze and map work processes by monitoring performance indicators in order to meet established targets, implement corrections, and drive improvement actions;
Control inventory optimization processes together with operations to minimize tied-up capital through the continuous pursuit of stock reduction and planning of user-area requirements without compromising operational performance;
Monitor replenishment chain processes for inventories;
Gather information from inventory planning processes to provide inputs for managerial decision-making;
Analyze and assess opportunities for standardization and rationalization of materials;
Monitor inventories with respect to stockouts, total stock, item distribution by planning parameters, volume of investment items held in inventory, volume of returns, and volume of non-moving items, among other aspects.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (completed);
Solid experience in strategic procurement with a focus on services;
Experience with Strategic Sourcing, TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), and Should Cost methodologies;
Strong knowledge of service contract management and negotiation;
Advanced Excel skills and experience with data analysis tools.
Benefits
Health care: medical plan, dental plan, and life insurance;
Meal allowance or on-site cafeteria, grocery allowance (food card), and an additional food allowance at year-end;
In addition to fixed pay, we offer variable pay through our Annual Variable Compensation Program;
Private pension plan to help you prepare for the future;
Remote work (for corporate areas), flexible working hours, and a casual dress code;
E-learning courses and training available on our digital platform, UniverSuzano;
Volunteer program (Voluntariar) with a variety of activities throughout the year;
Employee Discount Club with multiple partner offers to take advantage of.
FOR THE FAMILY
As a socially responsible company, we recognize the importance of a child’s arrival. We offer extended paternity leave of 20 days and maternity leave of 180 days. This benefit also applies to parents who adopt or obtain legal guardianship, and to same-sex couples;
To help mothers return to work with peace of mind, we provide a childcare allowance;
We provide a monthly financial allowance for a parent who has a child with special needs under their care;
Children are not left out: we offer a toy voucher and a school supplies kit. At year-end, if children perform well at school, we recognize that effort through our “Studying Is Growing” (Estudar é Crescer) program with a cash award they can use as they wish.
SUZANO FAZ BEM
The Faz Bem program offers special support for you and your family, including:
Tele Faz Bem: free, confidential assistance for Suzano employees and their dependents in the following areas: psychological and social support, legal guidance, financial guidance, physical activity, and nutrition advice;
Mental health platform – Wellz: subsidized confidential online therapy sessions for employees, plus self-care resources such as journeys, mood tracking, group therapy, and more;
Physical wellness platform – Wellhub: a comprehensive wellbeing platform with access to gyms, apps, and online classes, allowing freedom of choice for activities;
Pregnant employees program – “Bebê Saudável” (Healthy Baby): provides gestational follow-up via phone contact and targeted outreach, and includes a personalized kit.
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