Korean Speaking SCM Demand Planner

KYCG Europe Ltd; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm based in Weybridge is searching for a (Korean Speaking) Demand Planner. This role involves maintaining forecast performance, analyzing stock levels, and generating consolidated forecasts. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance the forecasting process, utilize statistical tools for analysis, and manage supply chain performance. Benefits include a generous pension contribution, life assurance, private healthcare, and additional annual leave. Competitive candidates will thrive in fast-paced environments and possess strong analytical skills.

Benefits

9% Employer Contribution into Pension

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare for you and your family

25 Days’ Annual Leave (+ Public Holidays)

Staff Discount

Subsidised Cafeteria

Qualifications

• Prior knowledge and experience in Forecasting and Supply Chain.
• Strong supply planning experience preferred (inbound and outbound).
• Experience in performance management with KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve forecasting processes with marketing, sales, and supply chain teams.
• Analyze historical trends and generate weekly forecasts using statistical tools.
• Monitor performance measures and provide analysis with corrective actions.
• Build collaborative relationships to drive forecast accuracy.
• Conduct weekly S&OP meetings with suppliers to update production plans.

Skills

Forecasting knowledge

Supply chain principles

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Presentation skills

Performance management experience

Job description

Our Client based in WeYbridge is looking for a (Korean Speaking) Demand Planner you will assume responsibility for maintaining forecast performance and supply plan information flow. In addition, you will gather and analyse the weekly stock levels and generate a consolidated forecast, uploading the forecast to the central global demand planning system and forecasting performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Working in conjunction with Marketing, Sales & Supply Chain Managers to develop, progressively improve forecasting process, improve accuracy and reduce forecast volatility through co‑ordinated innovation activity.
• Analysis of historical trends, PSI and market trends on a weekly basis using statistical analysis tools to generate weekly forecasts. Collect and review sales forecasts on a weekly basis, identifying trends on fast & slow‑moving products. Maintain seasonality trends and impact of exceptional market changes: Promotional activity, national / international events.
• Monitor periodical performance measures and supplier / customer non‑conformance to enable process improvement in the Supply Chain. Provide fact‑based analysis with a corrective action plan.
• Build on collaborative working relationships with key customers to drive forecast accuracy, process improvements, and free flow of information and generally enhance Sales Management, Supplier & Customer working relations. The key objective to optimise Inventory velocity (LTS / DIO) and cash flow.
• Weekly S&OP meeting with supplier factory to update production plan and prepare rolling forecast template.
• Ensure regular review and reporting of progress to the Demand Planning Manager, Sales Head, SCM director, and European Supply Chain of progress in the realisation of all relevant KPIs, identify bottlenecks and recommendation of appropriate remedial action.

Skills, Education & Experience

• Prior knowledge and experience of Forecasting and Supply Chain principles, strong supply planning experience preferred (inbound into country, outbound to customer)
• Good overview of the commercial process, production planning and retail interface / order fulfilment.
• Understanding the appropriate Business Unit market is an advantage.
• Highly proficient in using Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, V‑lookups, formulas) and confidence using new systems.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work assertively to debate / challenge forecasts or tackle issues and reach a consensus between all parties.
• Logical common sense and proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Good presentation skills.
• Highly focused and capable of sustaining a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience of working within a performance management environment – KPIs and Service Level Agreements.

Benefits

• 9% Employer Contribution into your Pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Private Healthcare (including optical & dental) for you and your family.
• 25 Days’ Annual Leave (+ Public Holidays).
• Staff Discount.
• Subsidised Cafeteria.