Demand Planning Senior Supervisor

Job Description

1/ Demand Planning

• Lead Monthly Demand Review, weekly Sales & Operation Execution meetings with the Sales/Marketing team to analyze key SKU movement, upside/downside risks, and tactical actions.
• Facilitate monthly Demand Review as part of the S&OP cycle, coordinating cross-functional inputs and delivering consensus-driven plans.
• Challenge assumptions using data while maintaining a strong business partnership

2/ Forecasting and Analytics

• Consolidate monthly forecasts from Retailer and Project Sales; Marketing.
• Build and maintain statistical baseline forecasts.
• Analyze seasonality, internal (promotions, NDPs, …) and external drivers to enrich forecast process
• Compare Sales forecast vs statistical baseline; highlight variances and lead alignment discussions.
• Roll out the Validated Demand Plan across Supply Chain and Operations.
• Maintain forecast history, assumptions, and version tracking.

3/ Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory health indicators (coverage, aging, write-offs) and collaborate with supply planning to mitigate risks.
• Develop proactive demand scenarios and contingency plans to address demand volatility and supply constraints.
• Provide risk alerts for overstock, slow-moving SKUs, or potential stockouts if any.
• Recommend adjustments to safety stock, product phasing, and stocking strategies.
• Provide demand inputs for NPD and product lifecycle decisions.

4/ Reporting & Process Improvement

• Establish and maintain KPIs (forecast accuracy, bias, service level, inventory coverage, obsolescence, forecast value add) and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop standardized forecasting and planning templates, reports, and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders.

• Lead initiatives to improve forecast accuracy, and enhance planning efficiency.

• Identify opportunities for digitalization and data modernization in planning and supply chain

Job Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Economics, Business, Industrial Management.

5+ years of experience, 2+ years in a supervisory in demand planning in paint, chemicals, FMCG, or high-SKU industries.

Experience balancing both Sales-driven and statistical forecasts.

Exposure to digital/automation projects in supply chain is preferred.

- Technical skills:

Strong statistical forecasting and modern forecasting techniques

Advanced Excel skills for analysis, reporting, and automation.

BI tools: Power BI.

ERP/Planning: SAP IBP/APO, O9 (preferred).

Python & SQL knowledge a plus; learning on the job expected.

- Soft skills:

Strong business acumen; able to challenge constructively.

Excellent communication and facilitation (especially with Sales teams).

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving.

Ability to manage stakeholders across departments.

Organized, proactive, and comfortable with data complexity.