Demand Planning Executive / Buyer

Hebe Beauty; Selangor; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beauty industry is seeking a Demand Planner to manage inventory and forecast product demand. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in demand planning, preferably within FMCG. Responsibilities include coordinating sales reports, managing stock levels, and supporting new product launches. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills to ensure smooth operations across various channels.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in demand planning or inventory management.
• Experience in the beauty or FMCG industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Forecast product demand based on historical sales and market trends.
• Manage Stock on Hand (SOH) to maintain healthy inventory turnover.
• Support new product launches by coordinating with relevant teams.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Forecast product demand based on historical sales, market trends, and inputs from sales and e-commerce teams.
2. Coordinate monthly sales reports and forecasts; ensure timely collection and consolidation of data.
3. Manage Stock on Hand (SOH) to maintain healthy inventory turnover and prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
4. Conduct monthly product ordering based on forecasts and sales performance.
5. Allocate stock across various channels (retail, e-commerce, distributors).
6. Monitor key KPIs such as forecast accuracy, sales performance, and inventory turnover.
7. Manage product orders, stock replenishment, and shipment coordination.
8. Oversee product lifecycle transitions (phase-in/phase-out) to ensure smooth introductions and timely product availability.
9. Manage slow-moving and obsolete inventory, and identify appropriate disposition strategies.
10. Support new product launches by coordinating with relevant teams.
11. Maintain and execute internal ordering processes via systems like Jiandaoyun, ensuring accurate documentation and communication.
12. Provide weekly updates on stock status and new product launch stock availability.
13. Manage monthly sales reports.
14. Perform any other tasks assigned by superiors or the company.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, or similar roles (preferably in FMCG or the beauty industry).
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and develop actionable plans.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in the beauty or FMCG industry is a plus.