Title:  *Demand Planning Executive

Job Summary

• Your primary objective will be to align forecasts with budgetary targets and desired service levels while closely monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs). This role requires adept consolidation of client and customer-level forecasts, aggregating them to the country level for comprehensive net sales and volume projections. Additionally, you will play a central role in our Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, leading demand reviews to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

General Responsibilities

• 1. Purchasing

  • Create PO in SAP and working closely with responsible Clients on goods purchasing
  • Control/follow PO: order quantity, SKU, Price, Delivery lead time
  • Manage communications and relationships with responsible Clients
  • Coordinate with Custom Compliance team and Logistics operations to post goods receipt to SAP system.
  • Escalate to Client Management team if any delay of purchase to impact sales plan
    
    

  2. Inventory Management

  • Consolidate and forecast inventory requirements with Sales, Operations and Finance
  • Manage supply planning and control inventory by delay/or advance shipment to make sure stock healthiness
  • Expedite orders as required per the forecast or actual sales changes to balance inventory levels in support of targeted inventory levels.
  • Analyze inventory turnover and focus on minimizing both shortages and cost of inventory
  • Prepare and consolidate inventory reports and KPIs to measure the service level and progress against inventory KPIs.
  • Review efficiency of current processes and recommend improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
  • Monitor and track stock movements into and between the warehouses to maintain optimal stockholding
  • Handle BTA (branch transfer advice) planning from VSIP to HN, DN per sales forecast aligned
  • Solve any issue related BTA and ad-hoc requests.
  • Other projects to be assigned.

Functional Skills and Knowledge

• 2-3 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain roles.
• Working knowledge of S&OP processes and FMCG trade mechanics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently within defined scope.
• Execute demand planning activities for assigned clients or categories, with guidance when required.
• Demonstrates logical thinking, attention to detail, and strong data discipline.
• Able to manage routine forecasting tasks independently and escalate issues appropriately.
• Support in S&OP preparation, analysis, and reporting.

Education

• Bachelor or MBA/certificate in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics or other related fields

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