Demand Planning Officer

Demand forecasting:

• Develop and maintain monthly/quarterly demand forecasts by SKU / Channel / Customer regarding seasonality, trends, distribution, product lifecycle, promotions, and other demand drivers.
• Manage the AP1, AP2 / Consensus, and rolling Forecast cycles.
• Monitor and analyze forecast accuracy to improve forecast performance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Trade, Logistic, Supply Chain teams to ensure supply plans are aligned with market demand.
• Identify demand risks and opportunities and translate them into forecast adjustments.

Operational & Inventory Management:

• Monitor inventory levels and inventory health across SKU, Category, Warehouse, and Channel to ensure optimal and balanced inventory allocation.
• Identify and address inventory risks including overstock, slow-moving inventory, stock-outs, and promotional gifts and drive actions to improve overall inventory health.
• Work closely with the QA/QC team to ensure compliance with relevant policies, regulations and industry standards (e.g., product labeling, documents, and ingredient specifications).

Cost Control & Optimization:

• Develop and manage budgets, tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce logistics costs without compromising service quality.

• 2–4 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Sales Planning, or Commercial Planning.
• Experience in the FMCG, Healthcare, or Pharma industry is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Demand Planning, Forecasting, Inventory & Sales Planning, with the ability to support data-driven decisions.
• Strong data analysis skills, able to turn large datasets into actionable business insights.
• Proficient in Excel; Power Query is a plus. 
• Good understanding of Shopper Behavior, Customer Insights & Market Trends.
• Strong project management and execution skills, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-workload environment, with strong prioritization and deadline management.
• Strong cross-functional coordination skills and ability to adapt quickly to market changes and competitive pressures.