Supply Chain Analyst (Demand Planning)

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Demand Planning professional to support the IBP process in a fast-paced FMCG environment in Boon Lay, Singapore.

You will forecast, plan, and collaborate with commercial, supply chain and operations teams to drive business performance. Responsibilities include managing short- and long-term demand forecasts, refining statistical models with analytics support, monitoring KPIs, and contributing to regional digital transformation initiatives, including

Qualifications

• Experience in Demand Planning or IBP within FMCG/consumer goods.
• Strong forecasting and inventory planning skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Solid analytical abilities to transform data into insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Support the demand planning function as part of the IBP process, contributing to forecasting and planning discussions.
• Collaborate with commercial, supply chain, and operations teams to enhance performance.
• Manage short- and long-term demand forecasts and ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Partner with forecasting and analytics teams to develop and refine statistical demand forecasts.
• Maintain and utilize demand planning systems and tools.
• Analyze forecast variances and planning gaps, providing insights for improvement.
• Support regional and global digital transformation initiatives, including AI-driven forecasting.
• Monitor KPIs such as forecast accuracy and supply outlook.
• Coordinate with customer service and order management to balance supply and demand.
• Work with logistics and commercial teams to manage inventory health and minimize obsolescence.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Adaptable

Job description

Job Details:

• Contract Duration: 6 Months
• Location: Boon Lay
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid Mode

Key Responsibilities

• Support the demand planning function as part of the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, contributing to forecasting, planning discussions, and business strategies.
• Work closely with commercial, supply chain, and operations teams to enhance collaboration and drive business performance.
• Manage both short-term and long-term demand forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business requirements.
• Partner with the forecasting and analytics teams to develop and refine statistical demand forecasts.
• Maintain and utilize demand planning systems and tools to support planning activities.
• Analyze forecast variances, service-level issues, and planning gaps, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support regional and global digital transformation initiatives, including AI-driven forecasting and system enhancement projects.
• Monitor and report key demand planning KPIs, including forecast accuracy, supply outlook, shipment risks, and overall planning performance.
• Collaborate with customer service and order management teams to ensure optimal customer fulfillment through effective supply-demand balancing.
• Work with logistics and commercial teams to manage inventory health, reduce excess stock, and minimize obsolescence risks.

Experience & Skill Requirements

• Prior experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, IBP, or S&OP within FMCG, consumer goods, food manufacturing, or other fast-paced industries.
• Familiarity with demand forecasting, inventory planning, and sales and operations planning processes.
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment and influencing stakeholders across different business functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to interpret data and derive actionable insights.
• Proficiency in communication and stakeholder management.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys partnering with multiple departments to achieve business objectives.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn and develop within a dynamic business environment.