Demand & Supply Lead (Marine)

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent logistics firm based in Singapore seeks a Demand & Supply Lead to optimize supply and demand planning in the SEA region. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant experience in supply planning. Responsibilities include developing demand plans, analyzing performance metrics, and mentoring team members. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Excel and MRP systems is preferred, making this role crucial for operational success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in supply planning.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply and demand planning for the SEA subregion.
• Create and oversee the demand planning process.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Communication abilities

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, logistics, or supply chain management

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

About the job Demand & Supply Lead (Marine)

• Leading the SEA subregion's supply and demand planning efforts, this position makes sure the company meetsall 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 andexternal 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 fundamentaltoolbox for demand modelling; educates and mentors peers in the use of core approach, guaranteeingconsistency in methodology
• Produces relevant trend analysis, insights, and business recommendations on a regular basis, incorporating these intothe operational planning and local sales process to promote maximum availability
• Displays information about demands to various internal and external stakeholders, such as internal andpartners 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 thewhere 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 recommendationsenhancements made by suppliers to better satisfy demand requirements; offers suggestions to the company toencourage 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 maximisesupply and manufacture of materials
• Gathers and examines the primary cost-causing factors, market conditions and concerns, innovative and alternativeproviders for the supply chain
• Evaluates current activities in one's own field of expertise and use innovative techniques to produce fresh conceptsand guarantee that ongoing enhancements are provided
• Answers questions from clients or vendors, both internal and external, by giving details on complicatedprocedures 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