Commercial & Planning Analyst

Elite Beauty Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty company based in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to bridge the gap between sales and supply chain functions. The role involves managing demand planning, coordinating with sales on inventory and orders, and leading business performance reporting. The ideal candidate will oversee the S&OP process, ensuring data-driven insights for strategic decisions and managing inventory levels to enhance customer satisfaction. Strong analytical skills and experience in supply chain management are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain management or demand planning.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary supply chain contact for the sales team.
• Collaborate with sales to develop and manage demand forecasts.
• Monitor regional inventory levels to meet customer service targets.
• Lead the monthly S&OP cycle with necessary data and analyses.
• Prepare presentation materials for senior leadership.

Job description

This role serves as the critical operational and analytical hub between Commercial (Sales) and Supply Chain functions, with additional responsibility for regional business performance reporting. The incumbent ensures seamless execution of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and provides data-driven insights to support strategic decision‑making.

Job Responsibilities

Demand Planning & Sales Liaison

Serve as the primary Supply Chain point of contact for the Sales team, managing all communication regarding order fulfilment, inventory availability, and supply constraints.

Collaborate with Sales and Key Account Managers to develop, consolidate, and challenge rolling demand forecasts (by SKU, customer, and region), utilizing historical data, market intelligence, and promotional plans.

Drive forecast accuracy by providing Sales teams with regular performance reports on forecast vs. actuals, in‑stock rates, and customer service levels.

Translate commercial strategies and promotional calendars into actionable supply plans, ensuring the supply chain is prepared for forecasted demand spikes.

Supply Coordination & Inventory Management

Convert the approved demand plan into an executable supply plan by coordinating closely with Supply Chain, product team and lead times.

Monitor and manage regional inventory levels (safety stock, days of cover) to achieve target customer service levels while minimizing obsolescence and carrying costs.

Facilitate efficient order allocation and timely customer deliveries by working with supply chain team.

Proactively manage daily supply exceptions (e.g., production delays, quality issues, logistics disruptions). Develop and communicate contingency plans to mitigate impact on customer service.

Business Performance & Executive Reporting

Lead or actively participate in the monthly S&OP cycle, preparing data and analyses to facilitate cross‑functional dialogue.

Act as the consolidation point for regional performance data (e.g., sales, shipments, inventory, forecast accuracy) from all markets or business units.

Generate and distribute standardized and ad‑hoc executive reports for regional leadership, ensuring timely and accurate submission.

Prepare presentation materials, dashboards, and performance summaries to support senior leadership in business reviews and strategic planning sessions.