Demand Planning & Inventory Senior Specialist (Remote)

Addiction Pet Foods; Rawang; Remote; MYR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet food company in Malaysia seeks a Demand Planning & Inventory Senior Specialist to oversee the forecasting process and optimize inventory across warehouses. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in demand planning and inventory management, preferably in FMCG. This role offers the opportunity for cross-functional leadership within S&OP and focuses on continuous improvement and process modernization.

Benefits

High-impact ownership of the planning cycle

Cross-functional exposure

Opportunity to modernize tools and processes

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

• Own the forecasting process, lead S&OP, and optimize inventory.
• Build accurate forecasts for all product lines using historical data and trends.
• Run the monthly S&OP cycle to align demand and supply with business goals.

Skills

Forecasting & statistical modeling

Inventory optimization

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or related

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

Microsoft 365

Power BI

Job description

Demand Planning & Inventory Senior Specialist (Remote)

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

• 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]