Supply Demand Planner Specialist

Abbott Laboratories; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a dedicated professional for demand planning and forecasting in Petaling Jaya. The role involves collaboration with sales and marketing teams to enhance forecast accuracy, manage inventory, and contribute to continuous improvement processes. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of working experience in similar roles.
• Excellent telephone and interpersonal communications skills required.
• Basic level of computer literacy with high numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly S&OP review meetings to improve forecast accuracy.
• Drive phase-in/out processes for assigned product lines.
• Create reports on sales/demand forecast accuracy.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organization

Numerical accuracy

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Lead monthly S&OP review meetings and challenge the assumptions and numbers provided in the analysis in order to solicit functional knowledge to improve forecast accuracy
• Submit periodic Net Requirement Forecast through SAP, based on cross-functional discussions, analyses on sales forecast, new product launches, phase-In/out schedule, etc.
• Work closing with sales and marketing teams, regulatory, global planning, finance and local supply chain team striving to provide and accurate demand signal

Supply Planning

• Review and manage STOs generated by system. Minimize manual process
• Handle Sales Order and shipment for Emerging Market (such as Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia), liaising closely with Distributor, regulatory, both regional and global planning to secure the allocation
• Place manual STOs when required
• Follow up and expedite shipment with distribution centers/ factories/ suppliers
• Determine and maintain SNP parameters in SNP

Inventory Planning and Control

• Drive phase-in/ out processes for assigned product lines.
• Communicate implementation plans (and relevant changes) to geographies consistent with marketing & integrated business plans
• Ensure inventory policies & LBE targets are met by working closely with commercial, marketing and finance team to create appropriate inventory control
• Monitor safety stock and reorder points without hampering the customer service levels
• Monitor and reduce scrap
• Monitor DOH and drive DOH reduction
• Monitor backorder and Line Fill Rate
• Contribute to phase-in/phase-out processes for assigned product lines. Communicate implementation plans (and relevant changes) to geographies consistent with Marketing & integrated business plans
• Coordinate inventory allocation and/or transfer during times of supply constrain or in excess

Reporting

• Create reports on sales/demand forecast accuracy, run-rate, inventory, short UBD, expiry etc.
• Maintain forecasts and planning factors in demand planning system

Continuous Improvement

• Execute continuous improvement of forecasting process while maintaining costs and scrap rate at appropriate level
• Drive inventory optimization and DOH for cost saving
• Provide trainings to team members to enhance quality of work

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute the job responsibilities according to applicable standard operating procedures of Abbott
• Prepare for Audits, Compliances & SOX, etc., Documentations
• Ensure applicable SOP of Abbott executed
• Backup Supply Planning/ Customer Service/ Freight & Distribution functions and when required
• Ad hoc projects

REQUIREMENTS

• A diploma or equivalent of College graduated
• At least 3 years of working experience in similar roles
• Demonstrates excellent telephone and interpersonal communications skills
• Able to work independently and as part of team
• Able to organize and prioritize work
• Demonstrates basic level of computer literacy with high numerical accuracy

PERFORMANCE FACTORS:

• Focuses on the Customer: Is dedicated to meeting the needs of internal and external customers.
• Delivers Results with Integrity: Meets commitments and produces the right results at the right time. Adheres to moral and ethical principles. Believable and trustworthy. Does what he/she says they are going to do.
• Teamwork/Supporting our Colleague: Collaborates with co-workers to achieve workgroup and company goals.
• Initiative: Takes action without prompting or direction from others. Constantly strives to improve own and company performance.
• Personal Involvement: Personally engages his/her interests, emotions or commitments in their work.
• Teamwork/Supporting our Colleague: Collaborates with co-workers to achieve work group and company goals.
• Initiative: Takes action without prompting or direction from others. Constantly strives to improve own and company performance.
• Personal Involvement: Personally engages his/her interests, emotions or commitments in their work.