Demand Planning Lead — Shape Forecasts & S&OP Excellence

DSM-Firmenich AG; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 900,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Impact millions

Science-led environment

Global exposure

Job summary

DSM-Firmenich AG is seeking a Lead Specialist in Demand Planning to drive forecast accuracy for the Taste portfolio in Indonesia. You will partner with Commercial, Finance, and Supply Chain to translate market signals into an actionable demand plan.

You will contribute to IBP/S&OP cycles, forecast reviews, and cross-functional alignment, leveraging SAP APO/IBP, Kinaxis, Excel and Power BI to optimize inventory and service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university.
• 2+ years in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, S&OP, Forecasting, or related functions.
• Experience in Flavor, FMCG, Food & Beverage, or Chemical Manufacturing is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of Demand Planning; exposure to IBP/S&OP is a plus.
• Proficiency in SAP APO/IBP, Kinaxis, Excel and Power BI.
• Solid understanding of inventory management and supply chain principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts for assigned portfolio or territories.
• Review forecast models and integrate commercial inputs to improve accuracy.
• Support the monthly S&OP/IBP cycle demand review process.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment between Commercial, Finance, and Supply Chain stakeholders.
• Ensure consensus demand plans are established and communicated to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Commercial and CX teams to understand market trends, promotions, launches, and portfolio changes.

Skills

Demand forecasting

S&OP

Analytics

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Statistics/Business Admin/Economics

Tools

SAP APO/IBP

Kinaxis

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

DSM-Firmenich AG is seeking a Lead Specialist in Demand Planning to drive forecast accuracy for the Taste portfolio in Indonesia. You will partner with Commercial, Finance, and Supply Chain to translate market signals into an actionable demand plan.

You will contribute to IBP/S&OP cycles, forecast reviews, and cross-functional alignment, leveraging SAP APO/IBP, Kinaxis, Excel and Power BI to optimize inventory and service levels.