demand planner (manager).

key responsibilities

• Forecasting & Analysis: Prepare and update demand forecasts based on sales orders, historical data, and customer inputs.

• Performance Review: Review forecast vs actual consumption and investigate variances.

• Supply Chain Alignment: Work closely with Production and Material Planning to align demand with manufacturing capacity.

• Commercial Coordination: Coordinate with Sales on order changes, promotions, and urgent demand adjustments.

• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, shelf life, and expiry risks; trigger actions to avoid shortages or write-offs.

• S&OP Support: Support monthly demand review and S&OP meetings with accurate data and maintain planning data in ERP systems.

• Risk Management: Highlight demand risks and operational issues and escalate when required.

• Reporting: Prepare and submit periodic reports, including inventory status and outstanding orders.

skills and experience required

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Food Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Professional Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain roles within F&B manufacturing or FMCG.

• Technical Expertise: Proven experience managing demand forecasts across multiple SKUs with shelf-life and expiry considerations.

• Process Knowledge: Hands-on experience working with S&OP / IBP processes in a manufacturing environment.

• Collaboration: Experience collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Production, QC, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams.

• Analytical Skills: Strong track record in improving forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory performance.

• Systems Proficiency: Experience using ERP / MRP systems and advanced Excel for planning and analysis.

• Adaptability: Experience managing demand variability due to promotions, seasonality, and new product launches.

what’s offered

• Competitive salary package.

• Regional exposure and career progression opportunities.

• Structured procurement environment with established processes.

how to apply

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