Inventory Planner

LanceSoft, Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in supply chain management seeks a professional to understand product demand requirements and ensure continuity of supply. This role involves analyzing demand forecasts, managing supply issues, and collaborating with various teams to support product launches effectively. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical skills and a keen understanding of supply chain dynamics.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to assess supply-demand relationships.
• Ability to manage and translate customer requirements into actionable forecasts.
• Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) and supply chain design.

Responsibilities

• Aligns forecast assumptions with segments and manages continuity of supply.
• Analyzes supply-demand relationships to recommend lead-times.
• Works with product launch teams to ensure successful introductions.

Skills

Demand Forecasting

Supply Chain Analysis

Data Analysis

Job description

Understands product demand requirements for assigned products to ensure appropriate level of supply. Aligns forecast assumptions with segment forecasters. Translates customer and financial requirements to actionable forecasts for Operations and Procurement. Governs demand consumption rates and provides early warning and mitigation options to supply issues. Maintains Continuity of Supply (COS) for assigned products to maintain standard lead times. Works with supply chain to correct supply imbalances, both excesses and shortages, as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. Establishes demand shaping programs with segments during times of supply imbalances or when required to meet shifts in regional marketing or financial plans. Manages product/peripheral transition to avoid delivery delays and E&O.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides segments with the Forecast Assumptions package, including product roadmaps, RTS dates, EOML dates, cost, price, form, feature, function, and market share. Analyzes supply-demand relationships to determine appropriate lead-times. Understands price and lead-time elasticity of products, incorporating this into lead-time management and forecasts. Works with product launch teams to ensure successful product introductions with accurate forecasts and supply. Understands Bill of Materials (BOM) structure and supply chain design and flexibility. Assesses supply supportability for commodities and identifies mitigation strategies for COS issues. Analyzes data and provides recommendations to team and leadership within the function.