Demand and Supply Lead

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a Supply Planning Specialist to lead the SEA subregion's supply and demand planning efforts. The role involves optimizing stock levels, conducting trend analysis, and overseeing the demand planning process. Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant experience, with strong leadership and analytical skills. This position offers the opportunity to make substantial improvements in supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, logistics, or supply chain management.
• Minimum of three years experience in supply planning roles.
• Strong leadership and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication abilities to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply and demand planning efforts in the SEA subregion.
• Establish and execute demand modelling processes.
• Conduct trend analysis and provide business recommendations.
• Manage the S&OP process and supplier performance evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

MRP system features

Job description

Responsibilities

• Leading the SEA subregion's supply and demand planning efforts, this position makes sure the company meets all agreed-upon customer service goals at the lowest feasible operating cost by optimising stock levels. Its main objective is to leverage efficient, data-driven analytics to offer guidance and suggestions to internal and external partners in the supply chain
• Oversees the SEA subregion's demand planning process and creates the subregion's aggregated demand plan.
• Establishes suitable planning categories for the diverse range of SKUs in the portfolio; establishes and executes the fundamental toolbox for demand modelling; educates and mentors peers in the use of core approach, guaranteeing consistency in methodology
• Produces relevant trend analysis, insights, and business recommendations on a regular basis, incorporating these into the operational planning and local sales process to promote maximum availability
• Displays information about demands to various internal and external stakeholders, such as internal and partners in third-party manufacturing
• Specifies how internal and external third-party suppliers to a major region should be planned for in terms of supply; chooses the best modelling and planning methodology and toolbox; educates supply planners in the where to utilise and understand these instruments
• Regularly and promptly assesses risks related to demand and supply planning; finds, effectively and suitably controls and reduces business risk associated to demand
• Oversees the daily distribution of pertinent data to pertinent suppliers (internal) and the S&OP process. and a third party
• Keeps track of, evaluates, and draws attention to any performance gaps in a portfolio of suppliers; makes recommendations enhancements made by suppliers to better satisfy demand requirements; offers suggestions to the company to encourage successful contract negotiations or alter the supplier or contract
• Oversees the regional S&OP process, keeping an eye on and adjusting sourcing and production schedules to maximise supply and manufacture of materials
• Gathers and examines the primary cost-causing factors, market conditions and concerns, innovative and alternative providers for the supply chain
• Evaluates current activities in one's own field of expertise and use innovative techniques to produce fresh concepts and guarantee that ongoing enhancements are provided
• Answers questions from clients or vendors, both internal and external, by giving details on complicated procedures and associated policies, citing others as needed to interpret policy
• Supports the involvement of stakeholders by identifying them, learning about their requirements, concerns, and issues, and responding to them by disseminating information to foster comprehension and dedication
• Identifies the team's individual growth needs using a formal development framework; plans and puts plans into action to increase their capabilities; offers others guidance or coaching during the organisation in one's speciality to help others reach their full potential and achieve better
• Any other responsibilities or tasks that the line manager may occasionally assign

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business, engineering, logistics, supply chain management, or a similar discipline
• At least three years of experience in the role of supply planning
• Excellent leadership qualities and the capacity to adjust to changes in a hectic setting
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities to build strong bonds with both internal and external parties involved
• Preferred are advanced MS Excel and any further MRP system features.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities as well as the capacity for independent work
• The ability to prioritise and balance tasks through effective planning and organisation