Assistant Planning Manager - Luxury Spirits Brand

Michael Page (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 614,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 months pay

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Michael Page (Hong Kong) is representing a leading premium spirits company seeking an experienced Assistant Planning Manager to lead planning activities, drive forecasting accuracy, and optimize regional inventory. You will head the monthly S&OP, develop demand forecasts from market trends and historical data, monitor accuracy, and convert forecasts into supply plans to ensure product availability.

The role involves collaborating with regional and global teams, mitigating supply risks,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP, or Integrated Business Planning.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional planning processes.
• Strong forecasting and inventory management understanding.
• Experience managing planning teams and influencing stakeholders across functions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in ERP and planning systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Demand Planning

Supply Planning

S&OP

IBP

Forecasting

Inventory Management

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or related

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

• 13 months pay + hybrid working model
• Experience in handling luxury goods will be an advantage

About Our Client

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.

Job Description

• 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.

The Successful Applicant

• 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.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a well-established multinational organization with a strong regional presence.
• Hybrid working mode
• 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.