Assistant Planning Manager - Luxury Spirits Brand

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd; Hong Kong; Presencial; HKD 480.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance bonus

Employee benefits

Global exposure

Descripción de la vacante

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd is seeking an Assistant Planning Manager for a luxury spirits brand in Hong Kong. You will lead end-to-end planning, oversee S&OP, and partner with Commercial, Finance and Supply Chain to ensure product availability and optimized inventory.

You will develop forecasts using market trends and historical data, drive forecast accuracy, manage replenishment plans, and mentor the planning team.

Formación

• Must have experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP or Integrated Business Planning within FMCG/consumer goods/retail sectors.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional planning processes in a complex supply chain environment.
• Strong forecasting techniques, inventory management, replenishment planning and supply chain optimization knowledge.
• Experience managing planning teams and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Proficiency in ERP and planning systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the monthly S&OP process, aligning Commercial, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain.
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using market trends, promotions and historical data.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and drive improvements in planning performance.
• Convert forecasts into robust supply and replenishment plans to ensure product availability.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders on inventory deployment and capacity planning.
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans to minimize disruptions.
• Drive inventory optimization to improve working capital while maintaining service levels.
• Support new product launches and portfolio changes from planning perspective.
• Establish and monitor KPIs: forecast accuracy, inventory turns, service levels, stock availability.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance planning processes and data quality.
• Manage, coach and develop a planning team.

Conocimientos

Forecasting

S&OP

Inventory optimization

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Engineering-related degree

Herramientas

ERP systems

IBP software

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Planning Manager - Luxury Spirits Brand

The Assistant Planning Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end planning process, driving forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, and cross-functional alignment to ensure product availability and operational efficiency. The role partners closely with commercial, finance, and supply chain teams to manage S&OP, mitigate supply risks, improve planning performance, and support business growth initiatives.

Our client is a leading premium spirits company with a portfolio of world-renowned brands. As part of their continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Assistant Planning Manager to lead planning activities, drive forecasting accuracy, and optimize inventory performance across the region.

• Lead the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, driving alignment across Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain functions.
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts by leveraging market trends, business intelligence, promotional plans, and historical sales data.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and implement initiatives to continuously improve planning performance.
• Convert demand forecasts into robust supply and replenishment plans to ensure product availability and optimal inventory levels.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to manage inventory deployment, supply allocation, and capacity planning.
• Proactively identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans to minimize operational disruptions.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives to improve working capital while maintaining target service levels.
• Support new product launches, promotional campaigns, and portfolio changes from a planning perspective.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators including forecast accuracy, inventory turns, service levels, and stock availability.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on enhancing planning processes, systems, and data quality.
• Manage, coach, and develop a planning team to foster a high-performance and collaborative culture.
• Degree holder in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP, or Integrated Business Planning within FMCG, consumer goods, retail, healthcare, food, beverage, or related industries.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional planning processes in a complex supply chain environment.
• Strong understanding of forecasting techniques, inventory management, replenishment planning, and supply chain optimization.
• Experience managing planning teams and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Proficiency in ERP and planning systems
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Opportunity to join a well-established multinational organization with a strong regional presence.
• Strategic role with significant visibility and influence across the business.
• Exposure to regional supply chain leadership and transformation initiatives.
• Collaborative and fast-paced working environment.
• Competitive remuneration package, performance bonus, and attractive employee benefits.

Interested candidates can reach out to Stephanie Kwan at / +85 443 for enquiries