Executive, Sales Planning Support (Supply Chain Demand Planning)

Giant Hypermarket; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail chain in Malaysia is looking for an Executive in Sales Planning Support. The successful candidate will be responsible for supply chain demand planning, including forecasting and inventory management. They will work closely with suppliers and various internal teams to ensure timely replenishment and optimize stock management. Candidates should possess a diploma or degree in a related field and preferably have 1-2 years of experience in supply chain planning. Fresh graduates are welcome as training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience in supply chain planning or purchasing.
• Strong analytical abilities with numbers and data interpretation.
• Good understanding of supply and purchasing processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute best practices in demand supply planning and stock replenishment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for timely replenishment.
• Manage short shelf-life and excess stock to improve cash flow.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analytics proficiency

Supply chain understanding

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Power BI

Job description

Executive, Sales Planning Support (Supply Chain Demand Planning)

Overview

The Sales Planning Support 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

• Diploma or 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 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.