Demand Planner (Sole Contributor)

Michael Page; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Demand Planner in Kuala Lumpur to drive forecasting accuracy and support S&OP processes across a consumer-driven business. You will develop an 18-month demand plan and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Finance, and Supply Chain. You will translate demand drivers into forecast adjustments, monitor forecast accuracy, and participate in monthly planning reviews. Strong analytical skills and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, or related functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working with forecasting tools, planning systems, and large datasets.
• Comfortable analysing trends, interpreting data, and translating insights into actions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain short, medium, and long-term demand forecasts.
• Analyse forecast accuracy, bias, and planning performance indicators.
• Identify forecasting variances and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy.
• Incorporate market trends, product launches, discontinuations, promotional activities, and distribution changes into demand planning assumptions.
• Translate commercial demand drivers into quantifiable forecast adjustments and scenario plans.
• Lead demand review discussions with key stakeholders and secure alignment on forecast assumptions.
• Support and facilitate monthly S&OP activities and demand review meetings.
• Collaborate with replenishment and supply planning teams to align forecasts with execution plans.
• Monitor short-term demand changes and communicate risks, opportunities, and service implications.
• Partner with Finance and commercial teams to align volume forecasts with business objectives and performance targets.
• Drive continuous improvements in forecasting methodologies, data quality, and planning processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Forecasting & S&OP experience

Stakeholder management

Communication & presentation

Data interpretation

Tools

Forecasting tools

Planning systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Demand Planner to drive forecasting accuracy and support a robust Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process across a dynamic consumer-driven business. This role combines analytics, stakeholder management, and commercial understanding to optimise service levels, inventory, and business performance.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established multinational organisation with a strong market presence and a portfolio of recognised consumer brands. They are committed to operational excellence, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement across their supply chain operations.

Description

As the Demand Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining an 18-month demand plan, ensuring forecasts accurately reflect market dynamics, commercial activities, and business priorities. Working closely with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Finance, and Supply Chain teams, you will play a key role in driving forecasting accuracy and supporting business planning processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain short, medium, and long-term demand forecasts.
• Analyse forecast accuracy, bias, and planning performance indicators.
• Identify forecasting variances and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy.
• Incorporate market trends, product launches, discontinuations, promotional activities, and distribution changes into demand planning assumptions.
• Translate commercial demand drivers into quantifiable forecast adjustments and scenario plans.
• Lead demand review discussions with key stakeholders and secure alignment on forecast assumptions.
• Support and facilitate monthly S&OP activities and demand review meetings.
• Collaborate with replenishment and supply planning teams to align forecasts with execution plans.
• Monitor short-term demand changes and communicate risks, opportunities, and service implications.
• Partner with Finance and commercial teams to align volume forecasts with business objectives and performance targets.
• Drive continuous improvements in forecasting methodologies, data quality, and planning processes.

Profile

• Experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, or related functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working with forecasting tools, planning systems, and large datasets.
• Comfortable analysing trends, interpreting data, and translating insights into actions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working within an S&OP environment is advantageous.
• Consumer goods, FMCG, retail, or distribution industry experience will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrates a proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Job Offer

• Exposure to a regional and cross-functional planning environment.
• Opportunity to influence business decisions through data-driven insights.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across commercial and supply chain functions.
• Career development within a structured multinational organisation.
• Continuous learning opportunities within planning, forecasting, and S&OP excellence.

Kuala Lumpur