Demand Planner (FMCG)

ADECCO PERSONNEL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking a Demand Planner to join a beverage manufacturing company. You will manage demand forecasts, support sales and operations planning, and ensure product availability. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management and 2-3 years of experience in demand planning, preferably in an FMCG environment. Proficiency in Excel and JDE is preferred. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in demand planning, preferably in FMCG/Retail environment.
• Ability to perform independently in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and refine demand forecasts.
• Lead Pre-DRM/DRM sessions for consensus-driven demand plans.
• Provide demand insights for product development and promotions.
• Serve as the key liaison between Sales, Marketing, and Supply Planning.
• Improve forecasting processes and S&OP maturity.

Skills

Forecasting

Sales analysis

Inventory management

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel (Pivot Table, VLOOKUP)

JDE

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity: We are partnering with a well-established player in the beverage manufacturing & distribution, seeking a Demand Planner to join their business permanently. Managing the portfolio of Singapore domestic and SEA wholesale market, the successful incumbent will lead key S&OP cycles, guide inventory efficiency, secure product availability, and curb excess stock. There will be opportunities to be actively involved in priority projects such as product allocations and new product introductions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and refine demand forecasts; analyze sales, marketing, and channel activities; track forecast accuracy & bias KPIs, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead Pre-DRM/DRM sessions, ensuring a consensus-driven demand plan by integrating inputs from Sales, Marketing, and Finance; manage top-line forecasting in Anaplan; support S&OP preparations.
• Provide demand insights for new product development, restages, and promotions; support allocation decisions during supply constraints; ensure product availability for launches, limited editions, and value-added packs.
• Serve as the key liaison between Sales, Marketing, Supply Planning, and Finance to align market insights with supply chain capabilities.
• Improve forecasting processes and S&OP maturity; contribute to playbooks, templates, and best practices; support Anaplan integration and adaptation; ensure alignment with the company business plan vision; maintain compliance with deadlines while recommending efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in demand planning, preferably in FMCG/Retail environment.
• Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Table and VLOOKUP) and JDE is highly advantageous.
• Effective communication abilities, combined with attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to perform independently in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Next Steps

• Prepare your updated resume (please include your current salary package with full breakdown such as base, incentives, annual wage supplement, etc.) and expected package and email to [e-mail]
• We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.