Executive, Sales Planning Support (Demand Planner)

GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking an Executive, Sales Planning Support (Demand Planner) to lead demand forecasting and inventory planning for assigned categories. You will drive replenishment cycles, collaborate with suppliers, marketing, and operations, and help optimize stock levels for peak shopping periods.

The role emphasizes data-driven planning, pricing analytics, and close coordination with internal teams to ensure timely store replenishment and accurate demand insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; preferably with specialization in the area of Supply Chain, Logistics, Statistics or other quantitative discipline.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of supply chain planning/purchasing/analyst experience; fresh graduates encouraged to apply.
• Analytical and strong with numbers; ability to convert data insight into diagnostic and solution.
• Good understanding in supply & purchasing process.
• Experience in statistical modelling, consumption analysis, events and festive management (New Product launches & promotions) and collaborative forecast will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools and software such as Microsoft Excel, Google Sheet, Power BI, other big data analytic tools.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for executing best practices in demand supply planning, stock replenishment and exit plan to maintain an optimum balance between availability and inventory holding.
• Demand sales forecast planning driven by pricing analytic to fulfil dynamic store orders, agile to react to work under pressure to deliver results.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to ensure timely replenishment and planning insights for all activities inclusive of festive and promotional events.
• Collaborate with the related functions across end to end value chain and lead the attainment of key demand supply planning performance metrics.
• Manage short shelf-life, excess, aging, slow moving, and obsolete stock to contribute to cash-flow improvements and drive profit optimization.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Opportunities in purchasing role along career path growth.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Analytical

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Statistics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Power BI

Job description

Executive, Sales Planning Support (Demand Planner)

We are aleading retail hypermarket & supermarket chain company in Malaysia, operating a diverse portfolio of supermarket, F&B and pharmacy, which included Giant, Cold Storage, Mercato, TMC, Uncle Jack, Mercato Café, Kyojin Sushi and My Chemist Hub pharmacy.

Driven by our commitment to quality, value, and customer satisfaction, we continuously innovate to deliver the best shopping and dining experiences.

As we continue to grow, we welcome passionate and driven candidates to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable industry experience and build a rewarding career with us.

Overview

The Sales Planning Support (Demand Planner) will be responsible for the supply chain demand & supply planning, forecasting, inventory management and other related activities for the assigned categories.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for executing best practices in demand supply planning, stock replenishment and exit plan to maintain an optimum balance between availability and inventory holding.

Demand sales forecast planning driven by pricing analytic to fulfil dynamic store orders, agile to react to work under pressure to deliver results.

Liaise with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams which may include commercial, marketing, store operations, IT, logistics etc. to ensure timely replenishment and planning insights for all activities inclusive of festive and promotional events.

Collaborate with the related functions across end to end value chain and lead the attainment of key demand supply planning performance metrics.

Manage short shelf-life, excess, aging, slow moving, and obsolete stock to contribute to cash-flow improvements and drive profit optimization.

Perform any other duties as assigned.

Opportunities in purchasing role along career path growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree; preferably with specialization in the area of Supply Chain, Logistics, Statistics, Mathematics or other quantitative discipline.

Minimum 1 to 2 years of supply chain planning/purchasing/analyst experience; preferably in retail or FMCG. However, fresh graduates are highly encouraged to apply. On the job training and mentorship will be provided.

Analytical and strong with numbers. Ability to convert data insight into diagnostic and solution.

Good understanding in supply & purchasing process.

Proficiency in data analytics tools and software such as Microsoft Excel, Google Sheet, Power BI, other big data analytic tools.

Experience in statistical modelling, consumption analysis, events and festive management (New Product launches & promotions) and collaborative forecast will be an added advantage.

GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is Malaysia’s leading retailer which operates Giant, Mercato, Cold Storage and TMC retail chains. We take pride in offering our customers value-for-money of the freshest, high-quality foods and consumer goods in our supermarkets and hypermarkets.

Our extensive network comprises over 90 hypermarkets, superstores, supermarkets and mini-markets, ensuring easy access to essential products and groceries for communities across the country.

If you are passionate about the retail industry and aspire to be part of a dynamic and progressive organization, join us and be part of our journey towards the excellence in the retail industry and contribute to the community.

GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is Malaysia’s leading retailer which operates Giant, Mercato, Cold Storage and TMC retail chains. We take pride in offering our customers value-for-money of the freshest, high-quality foods and consumer goods in our supermarkets and hypermarkets.

Our extensive network comprises over 90 hypermarkets, superstores, supermarkets and mini-markets, ensuring easy access to essential products and groceries for communities across the country.

If you are passionate about the retail industry and aspire to be part of a dynamic and progressive organization, join us and be part of our journey towards the excellence in the retail industry and contribute to the community.