Manager, Demand Planning

We are looking for an individual with the specialization of a demand planner, ability to drive strategy and manage improvement projects. They will be responsible for forecasting activities associated with customers and products, create and maintain forecast models for internal use, incorporate business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing & finance. They will also play an integral role between sales and commercial organization by leading regular dialogue for demand and finance reviews.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

1. Create statistical forecasts:
   Develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns.
   Gather, analyse and validate data from sales forecast data.
   Apply error analysis techniques to improve forecasting.
   Summarize/aggregate statistical forecasts from different sales channels.
2. Review Sales Plans, Budget Updates or Latest Estimates and demand drivers:
   Present, solicit, and assess feedback on various forecasts for different sales channels (online, brick and mortar shops, F&B outlets).
   Monitor and report important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies.
   Recommend adjustments for SKUs with forecast and bias deviation.
   Review promotional plans with sales (eg. On and Off Trade Cycle Plan).
3. Achieve consensus for operational demand forecasts by facilitating a collaborative demand planning process with sales, marketing and finance:
   Prepare relevant material to facilitate research and discussion.
   Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations to management.
4. Provide input to volume planning (Monthly Demand Review):
   Facilitate and manage demand plan meetings.
   Achieve consensus with the business side and the demand chain.
5. SKU and forecasting file maintenance:
   Create, maintain and sunset SKUs based on product life cycle.
   Prepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to demand planning process.
   Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
6. Drive Strategic Initiatives such as:
   Packaging Recycling Scheme
   Strategic Sourcing
   Procurement Projects
   Systems enhancements (eg. Dynamics 365/ kinexis).

ARE YOU THE ONE?

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a demand planning/forecasting role.
• Prior experience in working in a FMCG environment would be advantageous.
• Mastery in MS Excel & Power BI.
• Strong understanding of Sales and Operations planning cycles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident in presenting to stakeholders.
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
• Experience in Power Automate would be advantageous.
• Proficient in navigating ERP software (ie. SAP, Dynamics 365).

WHERE YOU WILL BE WORKING?

WHAT TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT?

Permanent Employment.

We regret to inform only shortlisted candidates will be notified.