Demand Planning & Inventory Senior Specialist - FMCG

Addiction Pet Foods; George Town; Remote; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet food company in Malaysia is searching for a Demand Planning & Inventory Data Senior Specialist. This role involves owning the forecasting process, leading S&OP, and optimizing inventory across all warehouses. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in demand planning, expertise in SAP, and a strong foundation in supply chain processes. The position allows for remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in demand planning/forecasting or supply chain (FMCG/pet food preferred).
• Hands-on S&OP and inventory management experience.
• Strong proficiency with APS/ERP (SAP or similar), MRP, purchasing, and production planning.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain accurate forecasts for all product lines.
• Run the monthly S&OP cycle to align demand and supply.
• Track inventory health and trigger proactive actions.

Skills

Forecasting & statistical modeling

Inventory optimization

Data analysis

Collaboration across functions

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or related

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Microsoft 365

Power BI

Job description

About The Job

Demand Planning & Inventory Data Senior Specialist - Remote

About The Role

We’re looking for a data-driven Demand Planning & Inventory expert to own our forecasting process, lead S&OP, and optimize inventory across all warehouses. You’ll ensure product availability, minimize stockouts and excess, and elevate planning accuracy—while keeping master data in SAP rock-solid.

What You’ll Do

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Build and maintain accurate forecasts for all product lines using historicals, market trends, and sales inputs.
• Apply statistical tools/APS to evaluate models and test new methodologies.
• Continuously refine forecasts based on market dynamics and stakeholder feedback.

S&OP Leadership

• Run the monthly S&OP cycle to align demand and supply with business goals.
• Facilitate cross-functional S&OP meetings; surface risks, gaps, and scenarios.
• Communicate forecast and inventory status to stakeholders regularly.

Inventory Management & Master Data

• Track inventory health (DOH, turns, coverage vs policy) and trigger proactive actions (rebalancing, planned run‑outs, write‑off prevention).
• Implement best‑practice controls (cycle counts, variance RCA, reorder policy reviews) to lift turns and reduce carrying cost.
• Own planning parameters (safety stock, min/max, lead times, lot sizes) with a fixed review cadence.
• Ensure SAP master data accuracy (UOM, lead times, MRP views, locations/bins, batch/expiry); resolve gaps with Warehouse/IT and enforce governance.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify process opportunities across planning and inventory.
• Introduce best practices and emerging tech to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Stay current on industry trends and methods.

Ad Hoc

• Take on related tasks that support the team’s objectives.

Education

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or related; Master’s a plus.

Experience

• 5+ years in demand planning/forecasting or supply chain (FMCG/pet food preferred).
• Hands‑on S&OP and inventory management experience.
• Strong proficiency with APS/ERP (SAP or similar), MRP, purchasing, and production planning.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft 365; working knowledge of Project and Power BI.
• Proven ability to juggle priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Certifications (Nice To Have)

• APICS/CPIM/CSCP or equivalent; LEAN/Six Sigma (Black Belt or above a plus).

Skills & Attributes

• Forecasting & statistical modeling; inventory optimization.
• End‑to‑end supply chain understanding (procurement, production, logistics).
• Sharp data analysis and scenario modeling; detail‑oriented with high data hygiene.
• Clear communicator and collaborator across Sales/Marketing/Finance/Supply.
• Growth mindset, resilient, innovative, customer‑centric, and humble.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making; able to lead cross‑functional forums.

Why Join Us

• High‑impact, end‑to‑end ownership of the planning cycle.
• Cross‑functional exposure and leadership in S&OP.
• Opportunity to modernize tools, data, and processes.

How to Apply

Send your résumé/CV to [e-mail]