MANAGER - ORDER PLANNING & MARKET INTELLIGENCE

Mitsubishi; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced professional for demand planning. The role involves supporting strategic objectives in order planning, managing sales volume planning, and conducting scenario-based simulations for effective decision making. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and at least 3 years of experience in demand planning. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Experience with demand forecasting and scenario planning.
• Ability to conduct monthly reviews and adjust plans based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Supporting strategic objectives in order planning with OEM partners.
• Responsible for sales volume planning in collaboration with Sales Division.
• Conduct scenario-based simulations for decision making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Scenario planning

Communication skills

Demand forecasting

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supporting company strategic objectives into order planning including coordination and negotiations with OEM partners.
• Responsible for annual and monthly sales volume planning in collaboration with the Sales Division, incorporating market trends and forecasts.
• Propose vehicle orders and production volumes based on the registration plan ensuring an optimal stock supply to support registration volume targets.
• Conduct scenario‑based simulations (upside/downside) on ordering and production plans to support decision making under varying market conditions.
• Engage and communicate order planning updates and recommendations to Management and relevant departments for approval and execution.
• Responsible for analysis and reporting of market and competitor data to provide actionable insights for strategic and operational decisions.
• Analyze sales performance drivers covering dealer performance volume, customer demographics, and bank loan utilization for decision making.
• Continuously monitor macroeconomic indicators, consumer sentiment and preferences, purchasing power/affordability, and competitive moves to assess impacts on the automotive market.
• Develop market forecasts by segment, brand, model, and region using historical and current sales data to support sales planning and company direction.
• Leverage advanced tools such as Excel functions and Power BI dashboards to analyze market trends, monitor inventory, and present insights to management.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, data interpretation skills, scenario planning and communication skills.
• Experience with demand forecasting and scenario‑based planning.
• Ability to conduct monthly reviews and adjust plans based on performance.
• Continuous learning mindset and adaptability.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in demand planning, market analysis, or data analytics.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI, or any data visualization tools.
• Knowledge of automotive industry trends is an advantage.