APAC Regional Planning Leader – Inventory & Forecasting

Airbus; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus in Shah Alam, Malaysia seeks an APAC Regional Planning Manager to lead and coordinate planning processes across regional hubs. The role is essential for ensuring optimal inventory levels, improving forecast accuracy, and driving strategic planning to enhance supply chain efficiency.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management and over 8 years of relevant experience, particularly in inventory optimization and ERP systems. Strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of supply chain planning or hub planning experience in a global MNC.
• Prior experience with inventory optimization and forecast modeling.
• Team management abilities and expertise in planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive planning for regional materials through hubs, ensuring alignment with best practices.
• Lead demand forecasting processes to meet customer and business needs.
• Define replenishment frameworks to optimize inventory policies.
• Participate in SIOP process for demand and supply alignment.
• Manage hub structures and distribution flows for efficiency.
• Ensure material master alignment across APAC markets.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Data analysis

Excel

Planning tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Master’s in related discipline

Tools

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Job description

Airbus in Shah Alam, Malaysia seeks an APAC Regional Planning Manager to lead and coordinate planning processes across regional hubs. The role is essential for ensuring optimal inventory levels, improving forecast accuracy, and driving strategic planning to enhance supply chain efficiency.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management and over 8 years of relevant experience, particularly in inventory optimization and ERP systems. Strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration are essential for success in this role.