Senior Executive, Demand Planning
On-site · Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Job Summary
Senior Executive, Demand Planning responsible for developing rolling 18-month demand forecasts at SKU and aggregate levels using historical sales trends, market intelligence, and commercial inputs; collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Commercial teams, and principals to incorporate promotion plans, new launches, customer plans, competitive activities, and market trends into forecast assumptions; lead forecast building blocks for new product launches and establish baseline forecasts for regular product ranges; plan and raise purchase orders based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and replenishment requirements; liaise with principals and brand PICs to confirm stock availability, shipment schedules, and delivery timelines; ensure purchase orders are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with internal SOPs; reconcile supply plans against demand forecasts to identify stock shortages, excess inventory, and supply risks; coordinate with principals, suppliers, warehouse teams, and external supply chain partners to ensure timely inbound replenishment; monitor inbound shipments & delivery schedules to ensure stock arrivals & operational requirements align; resolve shipment discrepancies, short deliveries, and documentation-related issues promptly; ensure timely and accurate goods receiving (GRN) processes and maintain complete inbound documentation records; maintain accurate inbound and inventory records within DMS/WMS systems; act as the key point of contact and subject matter expert for Commercial and Sales teams regarding inbound order fulfilment and stock availability; align with internal stakeholders on stock arrival timelines to support business activities, promotions, and customer demand; communicate stock risks, shipment delays, and operational challenges to stakeholders in a timely manner; analyze business risks and opportunities and jointly propose mitigation or recovery plans with relevant stakeholders; coordinate with external supply chain partners & logistics providers to ensure smooth operational execution; monitor inventory levels and maintain sufficient stock coverage across warehouses; track inbound replenishment closely to prevent stock shortages, overstocks, and slow-moving inventory; identify aging, damaged, excess, or non-moving inventory and recommend clearance or write-off actions where necessary; prepare ad hoc inventory, replenishment, and operational reports/documentation as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Inventory Planning, Procurement, or FMCG Distribution.
- Strong experience in demand forecasting, inventory management, replenishment planning, and purchase order management.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
- Familiarity with ERP, DMS, and WMS systems is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify supply risks and recommend solutions.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Commercial, Operations, and external partners.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing business requirements.
- High attention to detail and accuracy when handling inventory, purchase orders, and operational data.
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