Senior Demand Planner

Donaldson; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in supply chain solutions is seeking a Demand Planner in Malaysia, Selangor. This role is crucial for executing demand planning processes to enhance forecast accuracy and support on-time delivery. You will lead S&OP meetings, collect data impacting demand, and provide insights on Supply Chain performance metrics. The ideal candidate holds a degree in business or Supply Chain Management and has 1-3 years of relevant experience. Excellent analytical and communication skills are key to succeeding in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in demand planning.
• Experience with Demand Planning software and ERP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute the demand planning processes for forecast accuracy.
• Lead the Monthly Forecast Consensus S&OP meeting.
• Collect internal and external data impacting demand.
• Develop demand forecasts at multiple aggregation levels.
• Provide reporting and analysis on Supply Chain Performance.

Skills

Demand Planning software

ERP systems (Oracle)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for executing demand planning processes, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders, leading S&OP meetings, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that impact KPIs (primary: forecast accuracy; secondary: on-time delivery/stock availability and inventory management/DIO).

Key Accountabilities

• Execute the daily, weekly and monthly demand planning processes (i.e. demand outlier adjustments, new parts, etc.) to fine tune the forecast to achieve forecast accuracy and customer delivery targets.
• Lead the Monthly Forecast Consensus S&OP meeting to reach a consensus with business partners on the sales demand forecast by facilitating a collaborative planning process.
• Collect data from internal and external sources such as customers forecast and data/market intelligence that are known to impact demand.
• Obtaining information and details on occurrences that could impact demand like promotions, new customers/parts.
• Developing demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons (rolling forecast).
• Coordinating and seeking cross-functional enquiries activities to reconcile forecasts variances (outliers-items).
• Refining systems, process, and methods to improve demand forecasts to better anticipate customer needs and forecast accuracy.
• Provide reporting and analysis on the full breadth of Supply Chain Performance, including Backorders, Backlog, DIO, OTD, Forecast Accuracy KPI and forecast bias.

Education Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in demand planning.

Technical Competence & Skills:

• Experience using a Demand Planning software and ERP systems (Oracle) is preferred.
• Solid understand of common industry-wide supply chain planning processes is preferred.
• Self-starter, able to work under minimum supervision.
• Self-motivated and result orientated.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and qualitative skills, with the ability to interpret and translate data into actionable strategies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities.

Others (% of travel, language, etc.):

• We are seeking a candidate with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Other languages like Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin is preferred but not required.
• We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.