Senior Demand Planner at Luxasia - On-Site | HireHere
Senior Demand Planner
LuxasiaKuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1d ago
SAP
To support the Manager in managing and co-ordinating the activities of our supply chain and its partners, optimising the Company’s efficiency and working capital whilst maintaining the service levels demanded by our customers.
Drive the monthly S&OP cycle and forecast review meetings with cross-functional stakeholders.
Develop and maintain a 12-month rolling demand forecast by incorporating market intelligence such as promotions, product launches, phase-in/phase-out plans, discontinuations, seasonality and other commercial activities.
Review, validate and challenge demand assumptions from stakeholders to improve forecast accuracy and minimise bias.
Translate the approved demand plan into a supply plan to support timely order placement with Brand Partners.
Balance demand and supply requirements across omni-channels, ensuring optimal stock allocation and rebalancing when necessary.
Reconcile supply plans against demand plans and proactively manage potential risks including supply shortages, excess inventory, slow-moving stocks, supply constraints and unexpected demand spikes.
Analyze demand trends, supply risks and inventory positions, and highlight business risks and opportunities with recommended mitigation or improvement plans.
Conduct historical sales analysis, data validation and data cleansing to establish reliable statistical baseline forecasts.
Monitor key planning parameters and inventory health indicators including forecast bias, stock cover, service level, excess and obsolete exposure.
Prepare and maintain monthly forecasting files, S&OP decks, KPI reports and other management reporting tools.
Work closely with Regulatory Affairs and relevant stakeholders to assess the impact of pending or new regulations, product registration timelines and compliance changes on demand and supply planning.
Support demand and supply planning projects, process improvement initiatives and system enhancement activities.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning processes, tools and governance to enhance efficiency, visibility, and decision-making quality.
Requirements
Have a tertiary qualification or equivalent combination of relevant working experience that will allow the successful performance of job expectations.
At least 1-3 years of related working experience in supply chain / procurement industry.
Have collaborated with regulatory affairs groups to assess pending and new regulations and changes, and have demonstrated the ability to reduce and manage complexity.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP experience is an added advantage.
Have good organization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
Have good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion.
Benefits
Empowering, fun and vibrant culture to grow professionally
Strong learning ground for your career and opportunity to work with globally renowned brands