Regional Demand Planner (ID: 712359)

PERSOL Malaysia; Puchong; On-site; MYR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL Malaysia in Selangor is seeking an Inventory & Demand Planning Specialist to safeguard product availability across an assigned portfolio. You will manage inventory levels, perform MRP reviews, and coordinate replenishment to meet service levels.

The role requires 2–5 years in inventory planning, strong Excel and data analysis, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), and collaboration with Sales, Operations, and overseas plants to optimize supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in inventory planning and inventory management.
• Experience supporting demand planning and forecasting activities.
• Experience maintaining and managing Master Data within business systems.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong data analysis capability.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in a supply chain or operational environment.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, packaging, or supply chain environment.
• Desirable: Experience using Power BI and other reporting tools.
• Exposure to demand segmentation and inventory parameter management.
• Experience working with international suppliers, plants, or global operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels across an assigned portfolio to ensure product availability within service and inventory guidelines.
• Execute inventory planning activities including MRP review, replenishment planning, order placement, and inventory optimisation.
• Support demand planning and forecasting processes by monitoring demand trends and variances.
• Maintain master data integrity; ensure planning parameters and system information are accurate.
• Manage supplier and plant order activity, including expediting and de-expediting orders.
• Monitor inventory performance and provide reporting, analysis, and insights.
• Build relationships with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and overseas plants for alignment.
• Identify risks to supply and resolve inventory issues to meet customer expectations.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in planning processes.
• Contribute to broader Supply Chain projects and collaboration.

Skills

Inventory planning

Demand forecasting

Excel & data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Master data management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

Manage inventory levels across an assigned portfolio to ensure product availability is maintained within agreed service and inventory guidelines.

Execute inventory planning activities including MRP review, replenishment planning, order placement, and inventory optimisation to support business and customer requirements.

Support demand planning and forecasting processes by monitoring demand trends, identifying forecast variances, and escalating significant risks or opportunities to relevant stakeholders.

Lead and maintain master data integrity by ensuring planning parameters, item data, and system information are accurate and support effective inventory and demand planning outcomes.

Manage supplier and plant order activity, including the placement, expediting, and de-expediting of orders to align supply with changing customer demand.

Monitor inventory performance and planning metrics, providing reporting, analysis, and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and overseas manufacturing plants to ensure alignment on demand, supply, and customer requirements.

Support service excellence by proactively identifying risks to supply, resolving inventory issues, and ensuring customer expectations are met or exceeded.

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across inventory planning, demand planning, master data management, and planning processes to improve efficiency and business performance.

Contribute to the broader Supply Chain function through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and participation in projects that support operational and commercial objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field.
• 2-5 years’ of relevant experience.
• Experience in inventory planning and inventory management.
• Experience supporting demand planning and forecasting activities.
• Experience maintaining and managing Master Data within business systems.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong data analysis capability.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in a supply chain or operational environment.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, packaging, or supply chain environment.
• (Desirable) Experience using Power BI and other reporting tools.
• Exposure to demand segmentation and inventory parameter management.
• Experience working with international suppliers, plants, or global operations.