Demand Analyst

Kerry Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company is seeking a Demand Analyst for a fixed-term contract of 1 year in Malaysia. The role involves developing demand forecasts, collaborating with regional teams, analyzing sales trends, and utilizing statistical models for decision-making. A Bachelor's degree in relevant disciplines and a minimum of 2 years of experience in demand planning are required. This position reports to the Demand Planning Manager and the working hours are from 2PM to 11PM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in demand planning.
• Good understanding of supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3rd Party Customer Demand baseline forecasts.
• Produce mid-term forecasts for Demand Partners.
• Analyze demand variability and collaborate with Demand Partners.
• Review sales trends and prepare statistical forecast models.

Skills

Demand planning

Statistical modeling

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Statistics, Supply Chain, Business / Commercial discipline

Job description

Demand Analyst - Fixed Term Contract - 1 Year

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.
• Identify 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 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.