Supply Demand Planner Specialist

Abbott Laboratories; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in Singapore is seeking a Demand and Supply Planner Specialist to drive the Sales & Operations Planning process. The role requires managing demand forecasting and supply planning while ensuring effective inventory control. Candidates should have a Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain or related fields with a minimum of 3 years of experience in planning roles. Strong analytical and communication skills are a must, along with the ability to work independently and in a team.

Benefits

Diverse career opportunities

Commitment to employee diversity

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience in supply/demand planning roles.
• Demonstrates excellent telephone and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Drive the monthly Sales & Operations Planning process for assigned product lines.
• Submit periodic Net Requirement Forecast through SAP.
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to provide an accurate demand signal.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Demand Planning

Forecasting

Interpersonal Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business

Job description

Primary Function

• This position drives effectively the monthly Sales & Operations (S&OP) Planning Process for assigned product lines, including development & implementation of strategies to support product launch planning, inventory & obsolescence management, product rationalization and monitoring of key demand planning performance indicators.
• The Demand and Supply Planner Specialist will also be handling the Sales Order, liaising closely with Distributors in Emerging Market to ensure the shipment being process properly.
• Overall responsibility includes ensuring accurate business assumptions and integration with business plans to reduce forecast error. Owning finished goods inventory target methodology used across global distribution sites for assigned products.

Major Responsibilities

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Monthly S&OP review meetings and challenge the assumptions and numbers provided in the analysis to solicit functional knowledge to improve forecast accuracy
• Submit periodic Net Requirement Forecast through SAP, based on cross-functional discussions, analyses on sales forecast, new product launches, phase-In/out schedule, etc.
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams, regulatory, global planning, finance and local supply chain team striving to provide and accurate demand signal

Supply Planning

• Review and manage STOs generated by system (SNP setup in APO)
• Handle Sales Order and shipment for Emerging Market (such as Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia), liaising closely with Distributor, regulatory, both regional and global planning to secure the allocation
• Place manual STOs when required
• Follow up and expedite shipment with distribution centers/ factories/ suppliers
• Determine and maintain SNP parameters in APO

Inventory Planning and Control

• Drive phase-in/ out processes for assigned product lines.
• Communicate implementation plans (and relevant changes) to geographies consistent with marketing & integrated business plans
• Ensure inventory policies & LBE targets are met by working closely with commercial, marketing and finance team to create appropriate inventory control
• Monitor safety stock and reorder points without hampering the customer service levels
• Monitor and reduce scrap
• Monitor DOH and drive DOH reduction
• Monitor backorder and Line Fill Rate
• Contribute to phase-in/phase-out processes for assigned product lines. Communicate implementation plans (and relevant changes) to geographies consistent with Marketing & integrated business plans
• Coordinate inventory allocation and/or transfer during times of supply constrain or in excess

Continuous Improvement

• Execute continuous improvement of forecasting process while maintaining costs and scrap rate at appropriate level
• Drive inventory optimization and DOH for cost saving
• Provide trainings to team members to enhance quality of work

Other Functions and Responsibilities

• Execute the job responsibilities according to applicable standard operating procedures of Abbott
• Prepare for Audits, Compliances & SOX, etc., Documentations
• Ensure applicable SOP of Abbott executed
• Backup Supply Planning/ Customer Service/ Freight & Distribution functions and when required
• Ad hoc projects

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business
• Minimum 3 years of related experience in supply/demand planning roles
• Demonstrates excellent telephone and interpersonal communications skills
• Able to work independently and as part of team
• Able to organize and prioritize work
• Demonstrates basic level of computer literacy with high numerical accuracy

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.