Demand Planning Supervisor

-        Work with Sales, MKT, Distribution and Product/Innovation team to understand the nature of demand for different product lines and distribution channels.

-        Build, review rolling monthly forecasts, integrating commercial targets & plans, integrating all informed internal (building blocks) & external events.

-        Create & develop statistical forecasting models based on industry trends and demand patterns for the categories at Group SKUs and channel level. Interact with modelling team to generate statistical forecasting in mid & long term.

-        Contribute to the demand management cycle of the Sale and Operation Planning (S&OP) process & lead /facilitate S&OP drumbeats

-        Liaise with the commercial and operational teams and develop ways to continuously improve communication between the functions to support the delivery of the business KPIs

-        Manage forecast compilation process, which includes owning the short-term weekly plan and the long-term forecast.

-        Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner & support management with risk assessments and mitigation plans

-        Perform root-cause analysis for continuous plan improvement for key service issues, forecast error and bias

-        Manage Phase in/phase out SKUs disconnection, make sure mininize write off (WO) package and material

-        Work with sale team and MKT team about forecast new product development (NPD) and review performance after launching.

Minimize WO finished goods with strongly discussion with MKT, Sale to review and clear SKUs slow moving.

-       5+ years of demand planning/forecasting experience

-       Proficient in SAP IBP or similar planning tools, plus Microsoft Office

-       Strong analytical, mathematical, and statistical skills

-       Good understanding of inventory management practices

-       Strong communication and customer service skills

-       Well-organized, adaptable, and able to prioritize independently

-       Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment

-       Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field