Planning Manager

Main Purpose & Objectives:

• Provide strategic leadership in managing and optimizing supply chain planning to support overall business objectives.

• Oversee all supply chain planning activities, including demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, promotional planning, and new product launches across ambient and chilled categories in Vietnam and Cambodia.

• Ensure the effective execution of the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process to support business performance.

• Drive efficient demand and supply cycles to deliver high service levels at optimal cost.

• Continuously enhance planning capabilities, processes, systems, and organizational effectiveness to improve service quality and cost efficiency.

• Own and drive supply chain planning KPIs and performance outcomes.

• Develop team capability through training and cross-functional knowledge sharing in planning disciplines.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

A. Demand Planning:

• Own and manage the demand forecasting process, including monthly rolling forecasts in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Finance.

• Analyze historical data and business drivers to develop statistically sound baseline forecasts using appropriate models.

• Lead monthly reviews of forecast accuracy and market intelligence, identifying improvement opportunities.

• Oversee supply chain planning activities for New Product Development (NPD).

• Lead pre-Demand Review (DR) and facilitate DR meetings.

• Drive continuous improvements in forecasting processes and tools.

• Support strategic demand planning aligned with business growth objectives.

B. Supply Planning:

• Manage coordination with local and regional supply chain teams on supply planning, inventory positioning, product delivery, and NPD readiness.

• Lead and supervise planning teams in Vietnam and Cambodia to ensure uninterrupted product supply.

• Optimize finished goods ordering and shipment planning, balancing MOQ, cost efficiency, and supply risk.

• Ensure efficient planning of inter-warehouse transfers at optimal cost.

• Support trade and marketing initiatives, including promotional planning and execution.

• Lead monthly supply and inventory analysis and reporting.

• Manage constrained supply scenarios with detailed short-term stock plans and collaborate with Sales on contingency actions (e.g., air freight decisions).

• Identify supply risks and implement Business Continuity Plans (BCP) to mitigate disruptions.

• Facilitate Supply Review (SR) meetings and ensure alignment across stakeholders.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for supply planning processes and KPIs.

• Own both short-term execution and long-term strategic supply planning for the region.

C. Inventory Management:

• Develop and execute inventory strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring optimal stock levels by SKU.

• Implement structured inventory modeling based on parameters such as cycle stock, safety stock, lead times, DIFOT, DFA, and CFR.

• Leverage systems and tools to improve inventory visibility and optimization.

• Manage Slow-Moving and Obsolete (SLOB) inventory through root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.

• Conduct periodic SKU portfolio reviews to drive standardization, optimization, and rationalization.

• Maintain accurate reporting and ensure consistent tracking and communication of inventory KPIs to regional stakeholders

D. SAP/System Management (Direct Procurement)

• Ensure accurate and timely creation of all direct purchase orders (POs) in the system.

• Ensure timely goods receipt (GR) prior to port arrivals.

• Monitor and ensure proper closure of all POs in alignment with IBP processes.

• Maintain and ensure accuracy of master data for all products.

E. Business & Project Management:

• Develop and maintain robust Business Continuity Plans for demand and supply operations.

• Define system and data requirements for supply chain planning and manage associated master data and SOPs.

• Contribute to the development and execution of supply chain strategy, ensuring alignment of systems, processes, and resources.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cost efficiency, customer satisfaction, and team performance.

F. Stakeholder Management & Collaboration:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Finance, and HR to ensure alignment on integrated plans.

• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the supply chain and planning teams.

• Strengthen cross-regional collaboration and support planning teams across markets as needed.

Yêu cầu công việc

Education:

• University degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Planning

Experience:

• At least 05 years work experience in related work

• Preferred at least 02 years in management positions for a multinational company

Technical/Functional Expertise:

• Planning and Forecasting skills

• Statistical/ Mathematical background

• Inventory management

• Communication, influencing and relationship building skills.

• Knowledge on Microsoft Office system i.e. PowerBI, Excel Advance and PowerPoint

Industry Experience:

• FMCG

• Dairy industry

Quyền lợi

• Thưởng: Attractive Income
• Chăm sóc sức khoẻ: Insurance + Healthcare plan
• Nghỉ phép có lương: Professional, dynamic working environment