Assistant Demand Planning Manager

The Assistant Demand Planning Manager is expected to perform a variety of specific tasks:

• Work with Sales, MKT, Distribution and Product/Innovation team to understand the nature of demand for different product lines and distribution channels.

• Build, review rolling monthly forecasts, integrating commercial targets & plans, integrating all informed internal (building blocks) & external events.

• Create & develop statistical forecasting models based on industry trends and demand patterns for the categories at Group SKUs and channel level. Interact with modelling team to generate statistical forecasting in mid & long term.

• Own the demand review step of the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and lead/facilitate the S&OP drumbeats.

• Liaise with the commercial and operational teams and develop ways to continuously improve communication between the functions to support the delivery of the business KPIs.

• Manage forecast compilation process, which includes owning the short-term weekly plan and the long-term forecast.

• Resolve demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner and lead risk assessments and mitigation plans for the demand side of the plan.

• Perform root-cause analysis for continuous plan improvement for key service issues, forecast error and bias.

• Manage phase-in/phase-out SKU transitions, minimizing write-off (WO) of packaging and materials.

• Work with sale team and MKT team about forecast new product development (NPD) and review performance after launching.

• Manage, coach and develop the demand planning team — set individual objectives, review performance, and build capability in statistical forecasting and S&OP discipline.

• Own the demand planning KPI set (forecast accuracy, bias, write-off value and inventory days) and report performance, root causes and corrective actions to the Planning Manager.

• Drive continuous improvement of planning governance, master data quality and SAP IBP capability; standardize ways of working and maintain planning SOPs.

• Deputize for the Planning Manager on demand-side decisions and represent Planning in cross-functional and Division-level forums.

• Minimize write-off of finished goods by driving regular reviews with Marketing and Sales to identify and clear slow-moving SKUs.

Degree/Certif

Yêu cầu công việc

Degree/Certificate

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business or Finance

Skills and knowledge

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a demand planning/forecasting role, including at least 2 years leading or supervising a planning team.

• Software proficiency: Expertise in SAP IBP supply chain planning software or similar software and proficiency in office software (Word, Excel, Power Point).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build a fact-based recommendation from incomplete data

• Proven stakeholder management skills — able to influence Sales and Marketing counterparts and hold the commercial teams to plan

• Well organized, able to set priorities for self and team with minimal supervision

• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.

• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.

• Capability to lead a team through competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to senior stakeholders

Quyền lợi

• Thưởng: Lương thưởng cạnh tranh
• Chăm sóc sức khoẻ: Bảo hiểm sức khỏe
• Nghỉ phép có lương: 13 ngày phép có lương
• Đào tạo: Chương trình đào tạo nội bộ
• Giải thưởng: Giải thưởng
• Máy tính xách tay: Laptop
• Cơ hội du lịch: Du lịch công ty
• Hoạt động nhóm: Team building
• Phiếu giảm giá: Chương trình giảm giá dành cho nhân viên