Senior Executive - Demand Planning

Saint-Gobain Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a seasoned S&OP Demand Planning professional to lead the monthly demand review for three manufacturing sites. You will align Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain and Finance to translate strategy into actionable forecasts and master production plans.

You will maintain baselines using sales trends, promos and market intel, while optimizing inventory and OTIF. Strong ERP experience (M3/Oracle/SAP) and multi-site exposure are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• CPIM/CSCP or IBF is a plus.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia, both oral and written.
• 4–6 years of experience in S&OP, Demand Planning, or SCM within Manufacturing/Building Materials/Chemicals/FMCG.
• Experience managing demand across multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Hands-on with ERP software (M3, Oracle, SAP).
• Proven track record in driving cross-functional S&OP cycles and influencing stakeholders across Sales, Operations and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly S&OP Demand Review across three facilities, driving consensus among Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain and Finance.
• Maintain and enhance baseline forecasts using historical trends, promotions and market intelligence.
• Balance demand across Weber Puncak Alam, Emix Bemban and Emix Tanjung Langsat to optimize inventory and distribution costs.
• Translate demand into master production schedules and material requirements with Plant Operations.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and manage aged inventory, aiming for sub-5% aging.
• Drive process standardization and digitalization in ERP tools per Saint-Gobain standards.

Skills

S&OP

Demand planning

Supply chain management

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in SCM or related field

Tools

M3

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Leading, managing and standardizing the monthly Demand Planning process within the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) framework for Saint-Gobain Weber / Emix across three manufacturing sites: Weber Puncak Alam, Emix Bemban, and Emix Tanjung Langsat.

This role serves as the key bridge between Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance to develop a robust, unconstrained consensus demand forecast (volume and value). By translating commercial strategy into operational targets, the incumbent ensures optimal inventory levels, high customer service fulfillment (OTIF) and efficient capacity allocation across all multi-site manufacturing facilities.

Key Accountabilities:

S&OP Demand Management:

Lead the monthly S&OP Demand Review step across all three manufacturing facilities, driving consensus alignment between Commercial, Operation, Supply Chain and Finance.

Maintain, review and enhance baseline statistical forecasts using historical sales trends, promotional activity and market intelligence.

Multi Site Demand Allocation:

Oversee and balance demand forecasting across Weber Puncak Alam, Emix Bemban and Emix Tanjung Langsat, ensuring product availability and optimizing logistical distribution costs.

Collaborate with Planner and Plant Operation to translate demand into accurate master production schedules and raw material requirements.

Forecast Accuracy & KPIs:

Monitor and drive continuous improvement in Forecast Accuracy at plant level.

Manage aged inventory and maintain below 5%.

Partner with Commercial for new product.

Facilitate regular demand risk and opportunity assessments to provide clear decision-support scenarios for executive management.

Inventory & Service Level Optimization:

Provide reliable demand inputs to determine optimal safety stock levels, reducing inventory holding costs while maintaining high OTIF.

Identify SLOB & aged items risks tied to demand shifts and propose mitigation strategies.

Drive process standardization and digitalization in ERP tools (e.g., M3) aligned with Saint-Gobain standards.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Professional certification in APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or IBF (Institute of Business Forecasting) is an added advantage.

Good communication of both oral and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Minimum 4–6 years of experience in S&OP, Demand Planning, or Supply Chain Management within Manufacturing, Building Materials, Chemicals, or FMCG sectors.

Demonstrated experience managing demand across multi-site manufacturing operations.

Strong hands-on expertise with ERP software (M3, Oracle, SAP)

Proven track record in driving cross-functional S&OP cycles and influencing stakeholders across Sales, Operations and Finance.

A worldwide leader in the habitat and construction markets

No 1 worldwide - Plaster and plasterboard, Mortars and floor coatings, Ductile cast iron pipe

No 2 worldwide - Insulation (all types of insulation products) and Tile adhesives

No 1 in Europe - Wall facings

No 2 in the United States -Exterior Products

Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. They can be found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate changeSaint-Gobain, the world leader in the habitat and construction markets, designs, manufactures and distributes building materials, providing innovative solutions to meet growing demand in emerging economies, for energy efficiency and for environmental protection.

Saint-Gobain was established in 1665 in France. For over 300 years, Saint-Gobain has taken special care of all its employees. Pursuing this tradition, the Group makes a great effort to offer motivating career prospects to every member of its staff, combined with varied training programs designed to underpin Saint-Gobain's strategy.

In Malaysia we are growing our businesses in various fields including gypsum, mortars, flat & automotive glass, abrasives, performance plastics and surface conditioning. Hence, we are looking for high potential individuals to fill up the following vacancies in various of these businesses.

We are proud to announce that we have been officially certified by the Top Employers Institute for our exceptional employee offerings.

SAINT GOBAIN

A worldwide leader in the habitat and construction markets

No 1 worldwide - Plaster and plasterboard, Mortars and floor coatings, Ductile cast iron pipe

No 2 worldwide - Insulation (all types of insulation products) and Tile adhesives

No 1 in Europe - Wall facings

No 2 in the United States -Exterior Products

Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. They can be found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate changeSaint-Gobain, the world leader in the habitat and construction markets, designs, manufactures and distributes building materials, providing innovative solutions to meet growing demand in emerging economies, for energy efficiency and for environmental protection.

Saint-Gobain was established in 1665 in France. For over 300 years, Saint-Gobain has taken special care of all its employees. Pursuing this tradition, the Group makes a great effort to offer motivating career prospects to every member of its staff, combined with varied training programs designed to underpin Saint-Gobain's strategy.

In Malaysia we are growing our businesses in various fields including gypsum, mortars, flat & automotive glass, abrasives, performance plastics and surface conditioning. Hence, we are looking for high potential individuals to fill up the following vacancies in various of these businesses.

We are proud to announce that we have been officially certified by the Top Employers Institute for our exceptional employee offerings.