Senior Demand Planning Specialist (Regional)

Adecco Personnel Pte Ltd (Perm); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is partnering with a global FMCG client to recruit a Senior Regional Demand Planning Specialist in Singapore. The role oversees demand and sales planning across multiple markets, coordinating with commercial, supply chain and operations teams to forecast shipments, monitor inventory, and guide supply allocations.

The successful candidate will work with SAP/APO or similar planning systems, drive weekly shipment forecasts, and build dashboards to highlight trends for decision-makers across

Qualifications

• Experience in planning functions such as Production Planning, S&OP, Logistics or Sales Planning within FMCG industry.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and hands-on experience with SAP, APO, or similar planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of annual budgets and quarterly planning cycles, including demand plans and sales targets, in alignment with regional and global objectives.
• Build and maintain a robust weekly shipment forecast, ensuring actual sales and shipments stay on track with the plan.
• Prepare dashboards and reports highlighting sales, shipment, and inventory trends to inform decisions across Commercial, Finance, and Operations.
• Monitor inventory health with the commercial team and address slow-moving or at-risk stock to minimize waste or service risk.
• Identify portfolio opportunities to create value by reallocating surplus production, filling demand gaps, or improving SKU productivity.
• Collaborate with market stakeholders to manage planning trade-offs and balance regional resource allocation.
• Deliver ad hoc analyses, business cases, and scenario planning to support strategic decisions.
• Serve as liaison between commercial teams and internal stakeholders to reflect local market dynamics in global planning.

Skills

Excel

SAP

APO

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Tools

SAP APO

Job description

The Opportunity:

Adecco is partnering with a global MNC in FMCG industry and we are looking for a Senior Regional Demand Planning Specialist to join their team! The successful incumbent will manage planning activities across a portfolio of markets and work closely with commercial, supply chain and operational stakeholders. The responsibilities will include demand and sales planning, shipment forecasting, inventory monitoring, product allocation and supporting the resolution of supply constraints.

The Job:

• Lead development of annual budgets and quarterly planning cycles, including demand plans and sales targets, in alignment with regional and global business objectives
• Build and maintain a robust weekly shipment forecast, ensuring actual sales and shipments stay on track with the plan; proactively identify and act on variances
• Drive transparency and clarity in performance by preparing dashboards and reports that highlight sales, shipment, and inventory trends, enabling effective decision-making across Commercial, Finance, and Operations
• Partner with the commercial team to monitor inventory health, address slow-moving or at-risk stock, and implement corrective actions to minimize waste or service risk
• Analyze and identify portfolio opportunities to create value - such as reallocating surplus production, filling demand gaps, or improving SKU productivity
• Collaborate closely with key market stakeholders to manage planning trade-offs, balance volume across regions, and ensure resource allocation aligns with market needs
• Prepare and deliver ad hoc analysis, business cases, and scenario planning to support business units in strategic decisions
• Serve as a key liaison between the commercial team and internal stakeholders, acting as the voice of the market and ensuring local dynamics are represented in global planning

The Talent:

• Proven experience in planning functions such as Production Planning, S&OP, Logistics or Sales Planning within FMCG industry
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and hands-on experience with SAP, APO, or similar planning systems
• Proactive and adaptable, able to manage high volumes and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A confident communicator who can work independently, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive alignment across regional markets and internal teams