Strategic Demand & Supply Planner (FMCG)

Nestle SA; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Nespresso seeks a Demand & Supply Planner to drive demand and supply plans, ensuring finished goods availability, optimal stock locations, and high product freshness. You will collaborate across Marketing, Sales, and Commercial teams to forecast and align supply plans with business priorities.

Your role focuses on building an 18-month demand forecast, managing phase in/out activities, and coordinating logistics to support campaign launches while minimizing costs and stockouts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in Demand & Supply Planning.
• Experience in the FMCG and/or retail industry.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze large datasets using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Demand and Supply plan by applying best practices and analyzing forecast data.
• Ensure inputs from Marketing and Sales events are captured in rolling 18-month forecasts.
• Build an 18-month demand plan by analyzing sales history and market events.
• Manage Phase in/Phase out plans with Marketing and Commercial teams.
• Review and challenge forecasts with Commercial teams.
• Monitor stocks at risk of OOS or BBD issues and coordinate urgent shipments.
• Monitor excess stocks and work with stakeholders to maintain healthy stock levels.
• Analyze sell-through and identify SKU rationalization opportunities.
• Manage boutiques supply auto replenishment to optimize stock allocation.
• Improve Demand Plan Accuracy and drive forecast bias out of the process.
• Implement outcomes of Monthly Business Planning (MBP).
• Oversee logistics providers from planning to execution for imports/exports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Forecasting

Supply chain analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Nestlé Nespresso seeks a Demand & Supply Planner to drive demand and supply plans, ensuring finished goods availability, optimal stock locations, and high product freshness. You will collaborate across Marketing, Sales, and Commercial teams to forecast and align supply plans with business priorities.

Your role focuses on building an 18-month demand forecast, managing phase in/out activities, and coordinating logistics to support campaign launches while minimizing costs and stockouts.