Demand Analyst

Kerry Group; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global taste and nutrition company is seeking a Demand Analyst on a fixed-term contract of 1 year in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. This role involves developing and maintaining demand forecasts, collaborating with sales teams, and ensuring effective communication of insights. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field and has at least 2 years of experience in demand planning. A strong understanding of supply chain operations and proficiency in English are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in demand planning.
• Good understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Experience in manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3rd Party Customer Demand baseline forecasts.
• Collaborate with Demand Partners for accurate demand forecasts.
• Review historical sales trends and prepare forecast data.
• Update System Forecast and release to supply network planning.

Skills

Demand planning

Statistical analysis

Collaboration

Business intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Statistics, Supply Chain, Business

Job description

Demand Analyst ( Fixed Term Contract - 1 year)

Requisition ID 62800
Position Type FT Fixed Term
Workplace Arrangement #LI-Hybrid

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The Demand Analyst will be responsible for the timely completion of baseline forecasts and adjusting the statistical model, provided to the Demand Partners in a timely manner for review, feedback and re-work in advance of the S&OP governance forums. Accountable to produce informative, visual, and consumable information for the Demand Partners, enabling effective decision making and prioritization of actions.

Fixed Term Contract 1 Year

Work Location 1 Powerhouse, PJ ( 5 mins walk from Bandar Utama MRT)

Reporting to Demand Planning Manager

Working Hours 2PM to 11PM

Key responsibilities

• Develop 3rd Party Customer Demand baseline forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation.
• Produce mid-term 3rd Party Customer Demand forecast (4–12 months) for the Demand Partners to engage with Channel / Sub-Region Sales Leads.
• Produce EUM roll-ups along with the longer term forecast (12–24 months) for Demand Partner to communicate to EUM Leads.
• dentify products and customers requiring more input from Commercial and inform Demand Partner.
• Analyse 3rd Party Customer Demand variability, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, replenishment analysts, and other sources.
• Collaborate with Demand Partners in the regions to provide accurate and timely 3rd Party Customer Demand baseline forecasts, in alignment with the S&OP calendar.
• Review historical sales trends, research 3rd Party Customer Demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results
• Act upon feedback from the Demand Partners to enhance 3rd Party Customer Demand forecasting process.
• Assist with root cause analysis and identify algorithm enhancement opportunities.
• Review forecast vs sales and forecast accuracy (M-2) and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Choose and adjust the statistical model and complete manual run.
• Capture insights & opportunities and publication for review by Demand Partner/Region.
• Cleanse the Sales history (including LTO's and product alignment).
• Update CVC and system forecast where applicable.
• Gather and prepare data and insights for consensus conversations, and materials for S&OP demand review and executive review meetings.
• Update System Forecast (including satellite systems) and release to supply network planning.
• Generate portfolio optimisation insights on which SKUs could be rationalised/optimised for Portfolio review meeting.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree level in Engineering, Statistics, Supply Chain, Business / Commercial discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in demand planning.
• Good working understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Experience within a Manufacturing background will be an advantage.
• High level of English language proficiency as this is Kerry's most widely spoken language.