Demand Planner

Gentle Supreme Sdn Bhd; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Free Parking

EPF

Socso

Annual leave

Dental

Job summary

Gentle Supreme Sdn Bhd is seeking a Demand Planner in Subang Jaya, Malaysia to develop accurate forecasts and support effective inventory planning. You will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement and Finance to align demand plans with business objectives and minimize stockouts and excess inventory.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of FMCG experience, with strong analytical and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (Supply Chain, Business, Statistics, Economics)
• 3+ years in demand planning, supply planning, inventory planning or forecasting in FMCG preferred
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with good business understanding

Responsibilities

• Develop short-, medium- and long-term demand forecasts based on historical data and market trends
• Coordinate with Sales, Marketing and Trade to capture promotions and product launches
• Lead monthly demand review meetings and support S&OP processes
• Monitor forecast accuracy, bias and variances; recommend corrective actions
• Track inventory levels and product availability to minimise stockouts and excess inventory
• Identify supply or demand risks and communicate with stakeholders
• Maintain demand planning data and product information in planning systems
• Prepare regular reports on forecasts, inventory trends and service levels
• Support new product launches and phase-in/phase-out planning
• Collaborate with Supply Planning, Procurement and Logistics to align demand with supply

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Analytics or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

The Demand Planner is responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts to support effective inventory planning and product availability. This role works closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement and Finance to align demand plans with business objectives while minimizing stock shortages and excess inventory.

Key Responsibilities :

Prepare and maintain short-, medium- and long-term demand forecasts based on historical sales, market trends, promotional activities and business plans.

Coordinate with Sales, Marketing and Trade Marketing teams to gather information on promotions, new product launches, customer activities and market changes.

Facilitate monthly demand review meetings and support the overall Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

Analyse forecast accuracy, forecast bias and demand variances, and recommend corrective actions.

Monitor inventory levels, product availability, slow-moving and ageing stocks to minimise out-of-stock situations and excess inventory.

Identify potential supply or demand risks and communicate them promptly to the relevant stakeholders.

Maintain accurate demand planning data, assumptions and product information in the planning system.

Prepare regular reports and analysis on demand forecasts, inventory trends, service levels and key planning indicators.

Support new product launches, product transitions, discontinuations and phase-in/phase-out planning.

Work closely with the Supply Planning, Procurement and Logistics teams to ensure demand requirements are aligned with supply capabilities.

Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Statistics, Economics or a related discipline.

At least 3 years of relevant experience in demand planning, supply planning, inventory planning or sales forecasting, preferably within the FMCG industry.

Strong analytical and numerical skills with good business understanding.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP, demand planning or business intelligence systems is an advantage.

Good communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.

Able to work independently, manage deadlines and respond effectively to changing business priorities.

• Demand forecasting and data analysis
• Inventory and supply chain planning
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Attention to detail and accuracyCommercial and market awareness

We are a subsidiary of a multinational FMCG company established for over 70 years. Due to our current expansion, we are seeking for committed and dedicated individuals to be part of our team in Subang Jaya, Malaysia.

We are a subsidiary of a multinational FMCG company established for over 70 years. Due to our current expansion, we are seeking for committed and dedicated individuals to be part of our team in Subang Jaya, Malaysia.

Perks and benefits

• Medical
• Free Parking
• EPF
• Socso
• Annual leave
• Dental