Manage the forecasting process through the gathering and critiquing of data, to ensure customer requirements are accurately reflected in the forecast so that the correct business decisions are made. Be responsible for demand planning for Powder coatings in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia & Singapore
Produce accurate and detailed forecasts in order to contribute to IBP process.
Challenge & manage the assumptions used in the sales forecast in order to inform the correct business decisions and gain learnings to improve future performance.
Monitor performance to forecast and lead discussions to tackle the issues as they arise.
Understand the impact of changes in the forecast on the wider business and keep Marketing/Finance and Supply chain informed of any changes.
Manage, analyse and take learnings from abnormal customer demands to inform decision making with the S&OE process, whilst striving to meet Customer service requirements.
Gain Customer expertise and liaise directly with customers to understand their future business plans and activities.
Job Requirement
Educated to Degree level or equivalent.
Experience in constructing and maintaining forecasts.
Previous exposure to Supply Chain management.
Sales experience desirable.
Process driven to deliver incremental business efficiencies.
System capability, e.g. SAP, OMP, BI and Power BI.
Advanced Excel knowledge required.
Numerate, analytical and results oriented.
Excellent communication skills at all levels, internally & externally.
