STARBREAKER CORP.
Position Title : Demand and Supply Planner
Branch/Department : SCM (Supply Chain Management)
Position Overview:
The Demand Planning Specialist will be responsible for forecasting and managing the demand of our products, ensuring that inventory levels are aligned with customer needs while minimizing excess stock. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of supply chain operations, and advanced proficiency in ERP (Oracle) and data analytics. This role provides a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in demand planning and supply chain management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demand Forecasting: Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and seasonal factors to create accurate demand forecasts for all product lines.
- Inventory Management: Work closely with the supply chain and procurement teams to ensure that inventory levels are optimized, preventing both stockouts and overstock situations.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Regularly update demand forecasts and inventory reports, presenting insights and recommendations to key stakeholders.
- Collaboration: Partner with sales, marketing, and production teams to gather insights on upcoming promotions, new product launches, and changes in customer demand.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline demand planning processes, improve forecast accuracy, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP): Support the S&OP process by providing relevant data and insights to assist in production planning and decision-making.
- System Management: Utilize enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and Excel to manage, track, and adjust forecasts and inventory levels.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 1-2 years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain roles (ideally within the food & beverage or retail industry).
- Technical Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas, data visualization).
- Experience with ERP or demand planning software (SAP, Oracle, or similar tools is a plus).
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze large datasets, recognize trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and thoroughness in managing forecasts, inventories, and reports.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and present data effectively to stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to think critically and proactively identify solutions to demand and supply challenges.
Desired Attributes:
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- A proactive mindset with a passion for improving processes and efficiency.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- A keen interest in the coffee or food & beverage industry.
Compensations and Benefits
- Opportunity of regular employment
- Paid Time off
- Government Mandated Benefits
- HMO