Manager Demand Planning

PepsiCo; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a Demand Planner to enhance forecasting accuracy and support supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a postgraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, and experience in collaboration with stakeholders. Responsibilities include demand forecasting, market analysis, and continuous process improvement. Join an innovative environment with opportunities for strategic thinking and career growth.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with category teams, unit managers, and key account managers.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining accurate demand forecasts.
• Ability to continuously improve demand planning processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts.
• Support the S&OP process by providing detailed demand insights.
• Analyze market trends and sales data to identify patterns.

Skills

Data Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Supply Chain Management

Operations Management

Market Analysis

Strategic Thinking

Education

Postgraduate in Supply Chain Management

Engineering Graduate

Tools

Excel

SQL

SAP

Job description

Responsibilities:Job Overview:Key accountabilities of the role include: Forecasting Accuracy: Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts by incorporating inputs from regional product launches,pricing strategies, and innovation plans. Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP): Support the S&OP process by providing detailed demand insights and collaborating with key stakeholders to align on sales targets and inventory levels. Market Analysis: Analyze market trends and sales data to identify patterns and adjust forecasts accordingly, ensuring responsiveness to market changes. Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with category teams, unit managers, and key account managers to gather insights and ensure alignment on demand planning strategies. KPI Tracking and Reporting: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy, ABC segmentation, and channel-level performance, and conduct root cause analysis for any deviations. Process Improvement: Continuously improve demand planning processes and tools to enhance forecasting accuracy and support the business unit's growth objectives. SKU Rationalization: Implement SKU rationalization processes to optimize the product portfolio, ensuring a balanced mix of high-performing SKUs and eliminating underperforming ones to streamline operations and improve profitability. 8. Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges in demand planning and inventory management. 9. Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in forecasts and reports.Qualifications:Key Skills/Experience RequiredIdentify any differentiating expertise required for success in the role.Education: Postgraduate in Supply Chain Management with 3-5 years of experience or Engineering graduate with 7-9 years of experience. Collaboration and Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to engage with category teams, unit managers, and key account managers, ensuring alignment on demand planning strategies Forecasting Expertise: Proficiency in developing and maintaining accurate demand forecasts based on inputs received and leveraging ISCP system Market Insight: Capability to understand and respond to market changes, integrating insights into demand planning processes KPI Tracking and Reporting: Competence in tracking and reporting key performance indicators, conducting root cause analysis, and addressing deviations Process Improvement: Ability to continuously improve demand planning processes and tools to enhance forecasting accuracy and support business growth. SKU Rationalization: Expertise in implementing SKU rationalization processes to optimize the product portfolio. NPD Overseeing the new product launches and ensure readiness from supply sideDifferentiating Competencies Required.Role need to evolve to - strategic thinking to anticipate market trends, advanced data analytics skills to drive results, and collaborative abilities to effectively engage with stakeholders and integrate insights into actions,

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