Demand Planning Manager

JAPFA FOOD INDONESIA; Pluit; On-site; IDR 240,000,000 - 360,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JAPFA FOOD INDONESIA is seeking a seasoned Demand Planning specialist to develop and maintain accurate forecasts guiding production and inventory decisions. You will collaborate with sales, marketing, and customer service to capture market trends and customer requirements, ensuring manufacturing capacity aligns with demand.

You will analyze variances, optimize inventory across distribution centers, and prepare reports for senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, or similar roles within FMCG manufacturing.
• Proven expertise in demand forecasting methodologies and proficiency with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and derive actionable insights.
• Experience in inventory management and safety stock calculations.
• Collaborative experience with cross-functional teams including sales, production, logistics, and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts to guide production planning.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and customer service to gather market insights and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with production planning to align capacity with forecasted demand.
• Monitor forecast variances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage inventory levels across distribution centers and warehouses, balancing service levels with working capital.
• Prepare demand planning reports and presentations for senior management.
• Lead demand planning meetings and drive cross-functional alignment on schedules and targets.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and best practices in demand planning.

Skills

Forecasting methods

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP software

Excel

Predictive analytics tools

Job description

Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts utilising historical data, market trends, and sales intelligence to guide production planning and inventory decisions

Collaborate with sales, marketing, and customer service teams to gather insights on market demands, promotional activities, and customer requirements

Work closely with production planning and scheduling teams to ensure manufacturing capacity aligns with forecasted demand

Monitor and analyse demand variances, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to improve forecast accuracy

Manage inventory levels across distribution centres and warehouses, balancing service levels with working capital efficiency

Prepare regular demand planning reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key metrics, trends, and recommendations

Lead demand planning processes and meetings, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on production schedules and inventory targets

Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in demand planning methodologies

Manage supplier relationships and coordinate with procurement to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules

Support business expansion and new product launches by developing demand plans and supply chain requirements

What we're looking for :

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

Minimum 5-7 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, or a similar role within manufacturing or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environments

Proven expertise in demand forecasting methodologies and proficiency with demand planning software or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and derive actionable insights

Excellent knowledge of inventory management principles and safety stock calculations

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including sales, production, logistics, and procurement

Strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia, with the ability to present findings clearly to stakeholders at all levels

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools; experience with advanced planning systems or predictive analytics is advantageous

Problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Experience in the food and beverage industry or similar perishable goods sectors is highly preferred