Assistant Manager - Demand Planning

Heineken; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HEINEKEN Malaysia is seeking an analytical Assistant Manager - Demand Planning to turn data into actionable insights that support demand planning and business decisions. You'll work with Demand Planning, Commercial and Supply Planning to deliver accurate, execution-ready demand plans that optimise product availability and growth.

You'll analyse demand, sales and inventory data, develop dashboards, monitor forecast performance with key KPIs, and collaborate across functions to identify risks and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• 2–3 years of experience in Demand Planning or related analytics.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyse demand, sales and inventory data to generate insights.
• Translate sell-out demand into sell-in plans aligned with priorities.
• Monitor forecast performance with KPIs and root-cause analysis.
• Prepare dashboards and reports to support Demand Review and S&OP.
• Collaborate with Demand, Supply, Commercial and Finance teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

Function:Supply Chain

At HEINEKEN Malaysia, we're looking for a highly analytical Assistant Manager - Demand Planning to transform data into actionable insights that support demand planning and business decisions. Working closely with Demand Planning, Commercial and Supply Planning teams, you'll develop data-driven insights, monitor forecast performance and support the delivery of accurate, execution-ready demand plans that enable product availability and business growth.

What You'll Do

• Analyse demand, sales and inventory data to generate insights that improve forecast quality and planning decisions.
• Support the development of execution-ready demand plans by translating sell-out demand into sell-in plans aligned with business priorities and supply capabilities.
• Monitor forecast performance through key KPIs such as Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias, Service Level and Inventory Health, providing root cause analysis and recommendations.
• Prepare dashboards, reports and data visualisations to support Demand Review, S&OP and business decision-making.
• Partner with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Commercial and Finance teams to identify risks, evaluate scenarios and improve planning outcomes.
• Monitor inventory performance, identify potential supply or inventory risks, and recommend actions to optimise stock levels and minimise write-offs.
• Maintain planning data integrity, support reporting automation and ensure planning systems deliver accurate and reliable information.
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing reporting, planning processes and data governance through analytics and automation.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial/Operations Engineering, Data Analytics or a related discipline.
• 2–3 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Business Analytics or a similar analytical role, preferably within an FMCG environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into business recommendations.
• Knowledge of demand planning, forecasting principles and S&OP processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with forecasting, planning or reporting tools is an advantage.
• Experience using data visualisation tools such as Power BI is preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.