Senior Executive, Demand Supply Planning

Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in edible oils is seeking a Senior Executive in Demand Supply Planning to ensure accurate demand forecasts and effectively manage supply chain interactions. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential. The position offers generous benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Generous bonus payout

Comprehensive medical & insurance benefits

Monthly free company products

Bursary/Education support for staff and children

Staff purchase

Long service awards

Learning & Development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working experience in the related field.
• Experience in the same industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Demand Planning for agreed forecasts.
• Liaise with branch supply chain for monthly demand forecast.
• Facilitate the process of reaching a demand consensus on final forecast numbers.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Good communication skills

Advanced understanding of demand forecasting methodology/tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Supply Chain or related disciplines

Tools

Microsoft Application

ERP system

Integrated planning software

Job description

Senior Executive, Demand Supply Planning

Work closely with Demand Planning to ensure agreed Forecast are passed on in timely manner, to enable Supply Planner to make speedy and correct actions.

Works with Sales and Marketing to acquire and analyze information regarding historical data, market trends, and any other events, historical or current, which impact and influence customer demand.

Liaise with branch supply chain executives for the monthly demand forecast volume.

Coordinate with sales and marketing for new products or promotional pack launch timeline, after liaise with supply planner.

Maintain the absolute and net forecast accuracy targets. Make recommendations to management to continuously improve the forecast accuracy.

Request to create new FG code from system for any new products.

To integrate planning and communication between Marketing, Sales, Commercial and Factories through monthly meeting and to ensure sustainable level of forecast accuracy in fulfilling customer demand and LSEO needs.

Participate in the demand consensus planning process. Present the exception events at the monthly meeting and responsible to facilitate the process of reaching a demand consensus on the final forecast numbers.

Analyze trends and identify opportunities for improving the accuracy of future forecasts.

Provides reporting and analysis on the full breadth of Supply Chain Performance, including Backorders, Backlog, Out of Stock, etc.

Analyse forecast accuracy and bias and identify and implement process enhancements to improve these KPI’s.

Champion the development of changes / additions to current processes.

Conduct scenario planning to assess the impact of various factors (e.g., economic changes, supply chain disruptions) on demand forecasts.

Develop contingency plans to mitigate risks and respond to unexpected changes in demand patterns.

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by superior from time to time.

Lam Soon Group is a household name in South East Asia known for its quality products and strong brand management skills, operating in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Supply Chain or related disciplines.
• At least 5 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Experience in the same industry will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good communication skills and can interact well with all level.
• Demonstrate advanced understanding of demand forecasting methodology/tools.
• Knowledge of integrated planning software would be an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Application and ERP system.

Perks and Benefits

• Generous bonus payout
• Comprehensive medical & insurance benefits
• Monthly free company products
• Bursary/Education support for staff and children
• Staff purchase
• Long service awards
• Learning & Development
• And more to come….