Demand Forecasting & Planning Specialist

PEOPLE PROFILERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

People Profilers Pte Ltd is seeking a Regional Executive for Parts Demand Forecasting & Planning in Singapore. You will lead regional forecasts, balance service levels with inventory costs, and drive data‑driven improvement across SEA hubs.

Requirements include a degree in a related field and 3–5 years in demand or inventory planning. Strong Excel skills and experience with SAP or Power BI are highly valued. A collaborative, cross‑functional mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, inventory planning or related supply chain planning.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to translate data into business rules.
• Experience in aftersales/service parts or manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop 6‑month regional demand forecasts and monthly rolling forecasts using statistical models.
• Analyse demand patterns across countries and partners to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Define and maintain regional parts planning processes and classification frameworks.
• Set service levels, safety stock, reorder points, and replenishment by SKU.
• Collaborate with Order/Inventory Management and ESC to balance service levels and costs.
• Optimize inventory through planning parameters and reduction of excess/obsolete stock.
• Track KPIs and drive Lean-based continuous improvements.
• Provide planning rules to align downstream order and inventory management.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Job Summary

The Regional Executive, Parts Demand Forecasting & Planning is a critical role within the Centralized Parts Management team, responsible for regional demand forecasting and planning to ensure parts availability at Central Hub and ESC while meeting Service targets and optimizing working capital for SEA region. This role also supports Strategic and Operational projects, including Service Parts strategy implementation, operational process improvements, and other assignments by the Regional Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop 6-month regional demand forecasts and monthly rolling forecasts using statistical models, combining service demand inputs, product launch/withdrawal timelines, engineer feedback on parts wear and tear, and country-level input
• Analyse demand patterns and signals across countries, distributors, service partners, and parts criticality to continuously refine forecasting accuracy
• Define and maintain regional parts planning processes, including baseline models and classification frameworks
• Set service levels, safety stock, reorder points, and replenishment amounts by SKU across ESCs and Central Hub
• Collaborate with Order Management, Inventory Management, and ESC colleagues to balance service levels against inventory costs
• Optimize inventory investment through effective planning parameters, stock balancing, and reduction of excess/obsolete inventory
• Track planning KPIs (delivery on-time, fulfilment rate, days of supply, aging stock, write-offs) and drive continuous improvement using Lean methodologies
• Provide planning rules and thresholds to align downstream order and inventory management

What we're looking for:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
• 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, inventory planning, parts planning, or supply chain planning
• Experience in aftersales, service parts, or manufacturing industries preferred
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with ERP and forecasting/planning tools (SAP, Power BI) a plus
• Strong analytical, data-driven mindset with the ability to translate complex models into clear business rules
• Effective communicator (verbal & written) and team player, comfortable working cross-functionally across a regional structure

All Successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

EA Personnel: Cha Zi Jing Josie
EA Registration No.: R24124843
People Profilers Pte Ltd
EA Licence Number: 02C4944
Tel: [phone]