Assistant Manager, Demand and Supply Planning (LSCM)

Bridgestone; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tire manufacturer is seeking an Assistant Manager for Demand and Supply Planning in Malaysia. This role is pivotal for managing the demand forecasting and supply planning functions across Malaysia and Singapore. Responsibilities include overseeing inventory management, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely logistics operations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's in Business or related field, at least 10 years of industry experience, and strong leadership skills. Proficiency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or Supply Chain Management.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, with 3 years in a similar position.
• Strong organizational, communication, and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand planning and supply chain operations for Malaysia and Singapore.
• Oversee inventory management and order fulfillment processes.
• Coordinate logistics and 3PL activities for warehouse operations.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Supply chain management

Inventory management

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration / Management / Supply Chain Management

Job description

Assistant Manager, Demand and Supply Planning (LSCM)

Reporting to the Manager, LSCM (MY/SG), this position will play an important role in demand forecasting and supply planning within the LSCM Department’s operations in Singapore (SG) as well as coordinating cross-functional task within SG with RHO. This role is fully responsible for the entire supply chain operations in SG (planning, inbound, warehouse and outbound).

In addition, this role will also assist in overseeing and providing guidance to Malaysia (MY) demand/planner. In essence, planning function will be integrated between Malaysia and Singapore under this position, reporting to LSCM (MY/SG).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning – sales forecasting, ordering, inventory management.
• Inbound – shipment tracking and arrival, port custom clearance.
• Warehouse – manage 3PL activities and KPI, contract obligations.
• Outbound – order fulfillment and customer service.
• Reporting requirements.

Demand Planning

• Oversee demand planning and forecasting process for new and existing products.
• Develop demand forecasts based on demand patterns, promotion and discount as well as business trends to achieve business goals.
• Work closely with the commercial teams to develop a robust monthly demand forecast.
• Consolidate the forecast from the commercial teams, conduct monthly demand review meeting and get sign-off for production planning.
• Analyze inventory, managing slow-moving and obsolete stocks and adjust order quantities when needed.
• Review and upload monthly production plan into system.
• Drive, improve and execute demand forecast accuracy improvement plan.

Supply Planning

• Liaise with the Regional Supply Team for supply confirmation to ensure timely arrival of goods.
• Order fulfillment tracking with timely feedback to customer service and commercial team. Work with related stakeholders on recovery plan, taking corrective actions when delays/shortfalls are anticipated or occurred.
• Provide supply status while facilitating effective communication between supply chain, commercial and customer service functions.
• Track inventory status and manage inventory level, including safety stock, excess and aged stock.
• Assist Finance Department with Audits, Inventory Control & Reconciliations.

Warehouse Management

• Involves the oversight, coordination and control of daily operations within a warehouse, with appointed 3PL encompassing activities like receiving, storing, and shipping goods. This includes managing inventory, fulfilling orders, optimizing space, and coordinating logistics to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Managing inventory, fulfilling orders, optimizing space, and coordinating logistics to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

Others

• Assists with performing a variety of internal projects including cost saving projects.
• Participate and support in the Regional Supply Chain Initiatives.
• Undertake any other tasks associated with the operations of the business that may be reasonably requested from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration / Management / Supply Chain Management /or its equivalent professional qualification.
• At least 10 years of relevant working experience in the relevant industry, of which at least 3 years are in an equivalent position.
• High level of integrity, respect for others, persistence, and passion for success.
• Language proficiency: English is mandatory (other language(s) are added advantage).
• Possess strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and motivational skills along with logical thinking and good analytical abilities, being able to resolve issues from multiple perspectives.
• Provide timely feedback to superior regarding demand/supply planning.
• Keep abreast with market dynamics and maintain a strong understanding of customers’ demand, market requirements and trends.
• Good analytical abilities, communication skills (written and interpersonal), with planning and management skills with customer-oriented thinking standpoints.
• Proven track records in leadership ability to inspire, motivate commercial team.
• Self-driven individual with capability to conceptualize diverse range of projects.
• Planning related work experiences in automotive Industry would have added advantage.