Senior Executive Demand Planning

TGV Cinemas Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cinema chain in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced professional for a role focused on demand forecasting and inventory management. The successful candidate will develop demand forecasts, collaborate with teams to ensure inventory alignment, and analyze data for actionable insights. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3-5 years of experience in demand planning. Key skills include proficiency in forecasting tools and strong analytical abilities. The position offers an opportunity for substantial cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in forecasting tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage demand forecasts for all retail categories.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align inventory with demand.
• Analyze historical sales and provide insights to senior leadership.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

This role focuses on driving accurate demand forecasting, inventory alignment, and vendor management to ensure supply continuity and optimal stock levels. It also involves analyzing data for actionable insights, leading cross‑functional collaboration, and implementing process improvements for forecasting and supplier practices.

Responsibilities:

Forecasting & Planning

• Develop and manage demand forecasts for all retail categories.
• Use analytics and market insights to improve forecast accuracy.

Inventory & Supply Alignment

• Collaborate with internal teams to align inventory with demand.
• Maintain optimal stock levels while minimizing excess and non‑performing inventory.
• Oversee vendor onboarding and registration.
• Monitor vendor performance and collaborate on supply continuity and quality.
• Act as liaison between vendors and internal teams for demand‑related issues.

Data Analysis & Insights

• Analyze historical sales, market trends, and promotional impacts.
• Provide actionable insights to senior leadership for decision‑making.

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Partner with merchandising, marketing, and operations teams.
• Lead demand planning meetings and communicate forecast changes effectively.

Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting tools and vendor management processes.
• Implement best practices for demand planning and supplier collaboration.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Analytics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or inventory management (retail experience preferred).
• Proficiency in forecasting tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong analytical skills with experience in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau).
• Familiarity with market trend analysis and promotional impact modeling.
• Understanding of retail category management and inventory optimization.
• Knowledge of vendor onboarding processes and supplier performance metrics.
• Ability to implement best practices in demand planning and supply alignment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross‑functional leadership.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive process improvements.