Director of Demand and Supply Planning and IBP

Cargill Holdings (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agribusiness company is seeking a Director of Demand & Supply Planning and IBP in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The ideal candidate will oversee demand forecasts, ensure standardized planning processes, and lead a team to achieve strategic business objectives. Responsibilities include defining performance metrics, driving statistical forecasting, and mentoring professionals. Strong leadership and expertise in demand and supply planning are essential. This role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and agility within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with experience in demand and supply planning.
• Expertise in forecasting methods and data management.
• Ability to mentor and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Define, publish, and monitor demand and supply planning performance metrics.
• Ensure planning processes are documented and standardized.
• Oversee maintenance and integrity of demand forecast data.
• Drive creation of robust statistical forecasts.
• Lead organizational alignment with the IBP cycle.
• Make strategic talent management decisions.
• Champion process improvements and digital tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Job description

Director, Demand & Supply Planning and IBP

• Define, publish and monitor demand and supply planning performance target and metrics
• Ensure planning processes are documented, standardize and continuously updated
• Forecasting & Data Management
  • Oversee the maintenance and integrity of demand forecast data, including hierarchy management, histrorical data cleaning, demand sensing inputs and forecast models parameters
  • Drive creation of robust statistical forecasts at product line and customer levels
• Integrated Business Planning Leadership
  • Lead the organizational through measurable outcomes of the IBP cycle, including demand reviews and alignment with financial planning
  • Develop and implement training and development plans to strengthen IBP capabilities across teams.
• Build, mentor and inspire a team of experienced professionals and supervisors
• Make strategic decisions related to talent management, including hiring, performance management and succession planning
• Collaborate with cross functional leaders to ensure workforce planning aligns with current and future business needs
• Champion process improvement and digital tools to enhance forecast accuracy, efficiency and agility in a fast-changing business or regulatory environment
• Other duties as assigned