Product Demand Planner

Haier; Puchong; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer electronics firm is seeking a Demand Planner located in Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia. The role involves developing demand forecasts, managing inventory replenishment, and collaborating with teams to validate assumptions based on market data. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields and 2–5 years of experience in demand or supply planning. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are essential with a focus on driving process improvements and maintaining accurate planning reports.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, or inventory management.
• Experience preferably in consumer electronics, FMCG, or retail.
• Ability to interpret large datasets and provide meaningful insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain monthly demand forecasts using historical data and market trends.
• Plan and manage inventory replenishment for healthy stock levels.
• Prepare data and reports for weekly/monthly meetings, including forecast summaries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Statistics, Economics, or Operations Management

Job description

Develop and maintain monthly demand forecasts for assigned product categories using historical data, sales inputs, market trends, and promotional plans.

Collaborate with sales, product, and marketing teams to validate forecast assumptions.

Support new product launches with forecast and allocation planning.

Supply & Inventory Planning

Plan and manage inventory replenishment to ensure healthy stock levels while minimizing excess and aging inventory.

Coordinate with regional/global supply teams on purchase orders, inbound planning, and supply constraints.

Ensure timely escalation and resolution for stock shortages or overstock situations.

Prepare data and reports for weekly/monthly meetings, including forecast summary, risks/opportunities, and supply issues.

Provide actionable insights based on demand trends, sell-through performance, and channel feedback.

Work closely with product marketing on product transitions.

Partner with channel sales teams to understand channel demand, sellout trends, promotions, and seasonal fluctuations.

Support timely allocation of limited inventory during supply constraints.

Maintain accurate planning reports and dashboards (forecast tracker, inventory report, sellout performance).

Analyze market data and competitor activities that may impact demand planning.

Drive process improvement to enhance planning accuracy and supply chain efficiency.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Statistics, Economics, Operations Management, or related fields.

2–5 years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, or inventory management (preferably in consumer electronics, FMCG, or retail).

Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel.

Able to interpret large datasets and provide meaningful insights.

Strong communication and cross-functional alignment skills.

Detail-oriented, organized, and strong in problem-solving.

Comfortable in fast-paced environments with frequent product changes and tight timelines.

Strong sense of ownership and accountability.