Job Title: Demand Planner
Location: KL
Employment Type: 12 months contract
Eligibility: Open to Malaysian citizen or Permanent Residents only
Job Description
We are seeking a proactive and analytical Demand Planner to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts, supporting the S&OP process, and collaborating across functions to drive forecast accuracy and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, and statistical models within our global planning tool, Kinaxis Maestro.
Cleanse historical events, apply robust statistical modelling, and integrate forward-looking intelligence to support demand forecasts.
Monitor and analyze demand planning KPIs such as forecast accuracy, forecast value add, and forecast bias.
Provide insights on demand trends, seasonality, and potential risks to enhance planning accuracy.
Support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process by presenting updated demand insights and key assumption changes in collaboration with the Market S&OP Manager.
Actively participate in weekly S&OE (Sales & Operations Execution) and monthly S&OP meetings, contributing relevant updates and data-driven inputs.
Collaborate with market teams and the Global Demand Planning Excellence Lead to adopt global frameworks and best practices.
Continuously enhance demand planning processes using data-driven insights and industry best practices.
Key Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Postgraduate degree, preferably MBA from a recognized business school.
Proven experience as a Demand Planner, preferably using Kinaxis Maestro or other advanced digital planning tools.
Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience in supply chain planning systems (Kinaxis Maestro highly desirable) and ERP platforms such as SAP ECC, S/4HANA, or JDE.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally, especially with Commercial and Sales teams across regions.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Mandarin language is required in order to manage stakeholders
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