Senior Manager Demand Planning

Job Overview

Be responsible for demand forecasting, order planning, inventory control, supply planning and capacity planning. Lead the demand‑planning process to ensure customer requirements are accurately translated into procurement and production plans.

Key Responsibilities

Demand Forecasting Management:

Build monthly, quarterly and annual forecast models to improve forecast accuracy.

Order Planning Management:

Analyze purchase order (PO) changes and support order execution for key customers.

Supply & Capacity Planning:

Manage capacity reservation and supply capacity.

Inventory Management:

Establish safety‑stock strategies and optimize inventory turnover.

Demand Planning Governance:

Lead Demand Review and Demand Planning meetings.

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement:

Develop KPI dashboards and drive digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• College degree or bachelor’s degree and above
• Minimum 8 years of supply‑chain planning experience
• Minimum 3 years of team‑management experience
• Familiar with footwear materials, insoles, footwear or consumer‑goods industries
• Familiar with brand forecast management, Development‑to‑Commercialization process, footwear BOM, material lead‑time and capacity reservation. Experience with Asia‑based supply chains and fluent English proficiency are required.

Technical Competencies:

Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Material Planning, Inventory Optimization, Capacity Planning; proficient in Excel, Power BI and ERP systems

Leadership Competencies:

Strategic thinking, cross‑functional collaboration, result‑orientation, communication & influence, problem‑solving, and team development.

Preferred Background:               

Brand side: Experience in sport brand companies

Industry‑Specific Requirements              

Familiar with brand forecast management, Development‑to‑Commercialization process, footwear BOM, material lead‑time and capacity reservation. Experience with Asia‑based supply chains and fluent English proficiency are required.