Planning Executive

BRENNTAG PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Brenntag Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Planning Executive to monitor, analyze, and optimize inventory levels aligned with customer demand and business goals. You will work with cross-functional teams to maintain accuracy, providing insights for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include forecasting, procurement initiation, data management, and participation in SIOP meetings to drive supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in supply planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, or purchasing.
• Degree or Diploma in Business, SCM, or related field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with advanced spreadsheet analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop short-term sales forecasts through demand analysis and stock planning with commercial partnership.
• Initiate procurement with purchase requisition following DOD.
• Support material master data creation.
• Participate in monthly SIOP meetings with forecast accuracy analysis.
• Prepare weekly reports and monthly presentations for management and commercial team.
• Analyze complex data to identify trends supporting business objectives.
• Review SAP Blocked/QI stock with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate monthly inventory reconciliation and annual stock take.
• Provide inventory analysis reports to inform decisions.
• Engage in Lean projects to improve processes and productivity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Business/ SCM or related field

Tools

MS Office

SAP MM/PP

Statistics software

Job description

Job Summary

The Planning Executive is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing inventory levels to ensure alignment with customer demand and business objectives. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to maintain inventory accuracy and availability, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and generate short-term sales forecasts for assigned products through detailed demand analysis and stock planning in partnership with the commercial team.
• Initiate procurement process with purchase requisition issuance following DOD.
• Support internal material master data creation process.
• Participate in monthly SIOP meetings, including forecast accuracy analysis, LTE3 reporting, aging stock monitoring, inventory days reporting
• Reporting: Prepare comprehensive weekly reports and monthly presentations for management and commercial team, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
• Data Analysis: Analyze complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support business objectives and strategic initiatives.
• Regularly review SAP Blocked/QI stock list with cross-functional teams.
• Manage monthly inventory reconciliation and annual stock take coordination.
• With a focus on data-driven decision-making, provide various inventory analysis reports to inform business decisions.
• Engage in ad-hoc projects focused on continuous process improvement (e.g., Lean projects). Participate in projects aimed at improving processes, enhancing productivity, and achieving long-term strategic goals.

Job Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant experience in supply planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, purchasing, or similar roles.
• Experience in trade / non trade sourcing and freight management
• Degree or Diploma in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including advanced spreadsheet analysis and mathematical abilities.
• In-depth understanding of business processes related to supply chain, inventory systems, and purchasing.
• Proficiency in various computer applications, including MS Office, statistics software, and SAP MM & PP module.
• Proven ability to work in challenging environments, prioritize tasks, and function with minimal oversight.
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement to drive supply chain efficiency.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across organizational levels.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.