Supply Chain Planner

Softenger Malaysia; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Bayan Lepas is looking for an individual skilled in demand management, capable of aligning forecasts and supply. The role involves analyzing supply-demand relationships and working on product launches to ensure accuracy in forecasts. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical abilities and supply chain understanding. This position offers a maximum salary of RM7000 per month and could be extended beyond the initial contract period.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply-demand relationship to determine appropriate lead-time.
• Work with product launch teams for successful product introduction with accurate forecasts.
• Assess supply supportability position for commodities.

Job description

Location: Bayan Lepas, Penang,

Job Type: 1-Year and Extendable Contract

Salary: RM7000 per month Maximum

Working hours: 8AM to 5PM

Accountabilities

• Understands product demand requirements for assigned products to ensure appropriate level of supply.
• Aligns forecast assumptions with segment forecasters.
• Translates customer and financial requirements to actionable forecasts for Operations and Procurement.
• Governs demand consumption rates and provides early warning and mitigation options to supply issues.
• Maintains Continuity of Supply (COS) for assigned products to maintain standard lead times.
• Works supply imbalances, both excesses and shortages, with the supply chain to correct as quickly and cost effectively as possible.
• Establishes demand shaping programs with segments during times of supply imbalances or when required to meet a shift in the regional marketing or financial plans.
• Manages product/peripheral transition to avoid delivery delay and E&O.

Responsibilities

• Provides segments with the Forecast Assumptions package that must contain the product roadmaps, RTS dates, EOML dates, cost, price, form, feature, and function and market share.
• Analyzes supply-demand relationship to determine appropriate lead-time.
• Understands price and lead-time elasticity of products, and incorporates this into lead-time management and forecast.
• Works with product launch teams to ensure that products are successfully introduced into the marketplace and that products launch with accurate forecast and supply.
• Understands Bill of Materials (BOM) structure.
• Understands supply chain design and flexibility.
• Assesses supply supportability position for commodities and identifies mitigation alternatives for COS issues.
• Analyzes data and provides recommendations to team and leadership within the function.