Assistant Manager, Demand Planning & Sourcing

Assistant Manager, Demand Planning & Sourcing

Job Location

Ara Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia

Job Type

Full time

Posted

Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

1. Supervise demand & supply planning team in sourcing & demand management activities and oversee daily activities of team & provide guidance as needed.
2. Build & maintain good relationships with packers / vendors & key suppliers. Negotiate pricing & control costs with packers.
3. Identify & take action to make the purchase of materials that are focused on providing better quality & cost optimization.
4. Identify & resolve supply exceptions by expediting purchase orders, reallocating existing inventory & establishing safety stock parameters.
5. Analyze and calculate costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditure.
6. Coordinate with the logistics team to monitor & maintain optimal inventory levels in the warehouse.
7. Identify demand forecast risks for total SDGIP & SDGIN & develop effective mitigation plans.
8. Analyze & troubleshoot demand & sourcing related issues in a timely & accurate manner.
9. Actively participate in the coordination of cross-functional activities to ensure that the supply of raw materials & finished goods in each refinery/packer is sufficient based on demand forecast.
10. Schedule forecast review meetings with the commercial & production team on a regular basis.
11. Develop demand plans for SDGIP & SDGIN based on business trends & demand patterns.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

1. Degree or post-graduate qualification in Demand/Supply/Marketing/Business.
2. Minimum 5 years in demand planning and sourcing roles in oils and fats products or FMCG.
3. Computer literate is a must.
4. Able to work independently.
5. Good interpersonal & communication skills.
6. Good knowledge of sales operations.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest in this role.

About Us

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world’s leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). We are listed on Bursa Malaysia. Supported by a large institutional base, we are a strategic company of Permodalan Nasional Berhad, Malaysia’s largest unit trust company and our major shareholder.

With over two centuries of heritage, SD Guthrie has evolved into an integrated company operating throughout the entire spectrum of the palm oil value chain. Our dedicated workforce of more than 84,000 employees across 12 countries serves customers in over 90 countries worldwide.

We operate 234 plantation estates in Malaysia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, supported by 11 refineries globally with a total refining capacity of 4 million metric tonnes per year. Our downstream businesses engage in trading, manufacturing, and sales of a diverse range of palm oil derivatives, including oleochemicals, biodiesel, and nutraceuticals. We are equipped with 5 R&D Centres, 3 Innovation Centres, and 1 Genetic Testing Facility to support our R&D efforts spearheaded by lab scientists, data engineers, and tech innovators. Our focus is on next-gen robotics and tech-driven solutions for the palm oil and agri-business sector, alongside renewable energy initiatives.

We are the world’s first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Join us today, as we continue to Unlock Nature's Superpowers.