Demand & Supply Planning Assistant Manager

Mannings; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Mannings is seeking a Demand & Supply Planning Assistant Manager to lead a planning team, forecast demand, manage replenishment and optimize inventory at the distribution centre in Hong Kong. You will analyze sales trends, promotions and store needs to maintain availability and service levels across channels.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, 5+ years in planning, strong numerical acumen, Excel skills and bilingual ability (English and Cantonese).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in demand and supply planning, preferably in Retail or FMCG.
• Strong numerical & analytical ability; well organized and proactive.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with forecast tools/systems is an advantage.
• Fluent in English and Cantonese.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to manage forecasting, replenishment and inventory control at the DC.
• Refine forecasts with sales momentum and adjust inventory plans for ranges.
• Collaborate with Commercial team to align on forecasts and promotions.
• Prepare purchase plans and monitor vendor shipments, including overseas suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and optimize warehouse inventory to maintain high service levels.
• Produce management reports and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory control

Analytical skills

Excel

Team leadership

English

Cantonese

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Demand Forecast Tool

Supply planning system

Job description

Demand & Supply Planning Assistant Manager

Is this your next challenge in Demand and Supply Planning?

The challenge is to:

Lead a team of Planning officers to manage forecasting, daily replenishment and inventory control at DC based on sales trend, promotion schedule and display requirement.

Analyze actual product demand, research demand drivers, seasonality, market situation, refine the forecast to reflect updated sales momentum, and adjust inventory plans for normal, festive, seasonal ranges accordingly.

Collaborate with Commercial team to ensure sales forecast accuracy and align on new range and promotion forecast.

Prepare purchase plan base on aligned forecast, monitor order fulfillment from vendors and follow thru shipment activities of overseas suppliers.

Monitor key supplier performance and liaise on demand and supply requirement.

Optimize inventory level at warehouse while maintaining high service level; identify root cause and resolve out-of-stock/excess stock situation.

Responsible for inventory optimization at different store profile to drive sales and maintain a healthy level of availability at stores

Monitor KPI and execute improvement actions as necessary. Prepare regular reports and analysis for management review.

Achieve company target and carry out other duties as required by business.
Do you have experience in Supply Chain?

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain management or relevant aspect

Minimum 5 years of experience in demand and supply planning, preferably from Retail or FMCG industry

Sensitive to numbers, strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Self-motivated, well organized and able to work independently

Competent to work in a fast-paced and dynamic retail environment

Proficientin Excel. Experience in Demand Forecast Tool / Supply planning system is an advantage

Fluent in English and Cantonese

Mannings is the leading health and beauty chain in Hong Kong with over 300 stores, territory-wide. Our trusted reputation is based on Mannings' commitment to improve customer health and personal care, leading to ten consecutive years of being voted "No. 1 Most Preferred Brand" in Hong Kong. Our culture is open and progressive – simply to achieve the best for our customers both externally and internally. Applications are welcomed from high calibre individuals to join our growing team.