Senior Demand Planner

Pattern; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Pattern in Hong Kong seeks a Senior Demand Planner to own end-to-end forecasting for Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia. You will integrate market intelligence, promotions, and historical data to deliver high-accuracy regional forecasts and drive growth.

You will design robust inventory strategies, monitor sell-through and stock levels, lead cross-functional alignment with commercial and supply teams, and contribute to automation projects that enhance data accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 3+ years in demand planning for e-commerce brands.
• Experience with Korean marketplaces (Coupang, Naver) or healthcare familiarity.
• Strong data analysis and advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools for workflow optimization is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Chinese; Korean or Japanese is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end demand forecasting for Korea, Japan, and SE Asia.
• Design and implement inventory strategies to maximize sell-through and minimize working capital.
• Coordinate cross-functional alignment with commercial and supply teams.
• Develop regional inventory and sell-through reports for management.
• Drive daily operations automation projects to improve efficiency and data accuracy.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

English & Chinese fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Excel

Claude

ChatGPT

Job description

Pattern (Nasdaq: PTRN) accelerates brands on global ecommerce marketplaces using proprietary technology and AI. Leveraging 46+ trillion data points and advanced machine learning models, Pattern optimizes and automates key levers of ecommerce growth—including advertising, content management, logistics, pricing, and customer service. Hundreds of global brands use Pattern’s platform to drive profitable growth across 60+ marketplaces such as Amazon, Walmart, Tmall, TikTok Shop, and JD.

Senior Demand Planner

Responsibilities

• Demand Forecasting: Lead the end-to-end demand forecasting process for Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asian markets. Integrate market intelligence, promotional calendars, and historical performance to develop high-accuracy, cross-departmental forecasts that drive regional business growth.
• End-to-End Inventory Strategy: Design and implement robust inventory strategies to maximize sell-through and minimize working capital tied to excess stock. Proactively identify risks and analyze inventory health (e.g., sell-through, turnover, order fulfillment rates) across regions and optimize stock levels to minimize stockouts and overstocking.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as a key link between the business partner and the internal teams. Lead cross-departmental alignment meetings to ensure supply plans are synchronized with commercial objectives.
• Reporting & Performance: Develop and prepare regular regional-level inventory and sell-through reports, providing management with actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Tech & Automation: Assist in driving daily operations automation projects to increase efficiency and data accuracy.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree or higher, with at least 3 years of experience in demand planning for e-commerce brands. Experience with Korean marketplaces (e.g., Coupang, Naver) or familiarity with healthcare categories is highly preferred.
• Analytical Skills: Strong data analysis skills with advanced proficiency in Excel functions. Knowledge of AI-powered tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) for workflow optimization is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Strong stakeholder management skills, strong sense of responsibility, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Language: Fluency in English and Chinese. Proficiency in Korean or Japanese is highly advantageous.