Position Summary
1. Minimizes sales opportunity loss and cost in supply chain by operating strategic supply forecast considering the lead time based on market demand analysis.
2. Improves demand operation level of sales subsidiaries by complying with rules & processes of supply management and maintaining optimal inventory for distribution.
3. Maximizes SCM (Supply Chain Management) operation efficiency by building mid- and long-term resource management strategy through in-advance-discussions regarding mid- and long-term demands.
Role and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Design and generate weekly and monthly supply & demand statistical forecast reports
- Evolve and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for demand & supply planning processes and systems in accordance to business rhythm
- Measure the impact of supply & demand forecast accuracy
- Conduct current and future forecasting analysis, ensuring forecasting processes and methods are followed
- Assemble and analyse all data pertinent to creating the sales forecast (historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, and eventually tier 1 account POS and inventory levels)
- Make recommended adjustments to forecast and inventory targets based on changes in demand and market trends
- Lead forecast and inventory planning meetings with Marketing team, reviewing recommended sales forecasts and inventory goals (emphasis on brand/product transitions, new product introduction, and promotions)
- Manage inventory targets (including safety stock levels) that are approved by management
- Prepare, report, and communicate forecast and inventory measurements to management (forecast accuracy, inventory plan vs. targets).
- Monitor SKU levels and recommend SKU rationalization initiatives in the future
- Lead SCM sessions ensuring monthly, yearly estimate closing, work closely with Head of Sales and Head of Product Marketing to identify gap closing supply & demand based on marketing and trade activities
- Perform other duties as assigned by management /direct supervisor
Skills and Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in, Logistics, Operations, Business Degree, Supply Chain Management, or quantitative analysis is preferred
- Minimum 7 years related experience in Demand Planning/ Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, or other related functions
- Background in master scheduling, forecasting, procurement and planning
- Strong analytical abilities
- Strong knowledge of demand planning process
- Knowledge of demand management/forecasting tools, forecasting processes in sales, marketing operations, finance, manufacturing and supply chain issues
- Detail oriented with extreme accuracy
- Extensive spreadsheet analysis and strong mathematical abilities
- Knowledge of turn rates, key inventory performance metrics, turns, margin contributions, etc.
- Ability to lead cross-functionally, being approachable.
- Strong collaborative skills in resolving long and short positions in inventory
- Experience in managing end of life cycle and absolute inventory
- Good coordinator and able to work very well under high pressure
- Experience using SAP (preferred) or other ERP statistical software packages
- Good command of English both spoken and written with computer literacy
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