Assistant Manager - Demand Planner

Job Overview

We are hiring Assistant Manager - Demand Planner - for one of the home Textile client.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize historical sales data, market trends, point-of-sale results and customer inputs to create accurate demand forecasts.
• Develop and maintain forecasting models to predict future demand fluctuations.
• Regularly review and update forecasts based on new information and market changes.
• Collaborate with the supply chain team to optimize inventory levels, minimizing stockouts and overstocking.
• Analyse lead times and adjust inventory levels accordingly to ensure timely product availability.
• Communicate demand forecasts to sales teams to inform sales strategies and target setting.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to understand promotional impacts on demand and adjust forecasts accordingly.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to demand accuracy, inventory turnover, and sales performance.
• Analyse sales data to identify trends, patterns, and potential demand risks.
• Generate reports and presentations to communicate demand insights to stakeholders.
• Identify potential disruptions to supply chains, such as economic fluctuations, seasonal demand spikes, or product discontinuation.
• Develop mitigation strategies to address potential demand risks and minimize their impact.
• Evaluate and refine demand forecasting processes to improve accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to enhance data quality and improve demand management systems.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, operations, and finance to align demand planning with overall business objectives.
• Communicate demand information effectively to key decision-makers to facilitate informed planning.

Requirements & Skills

• Strong analytical skills with experience using historical sales data, POS data, and market trends to build demand forecasts.
• Hands-on experience with demand planning or ERP tools (e.g. SAP / Oracle / other planning systems) and strong Excel skills; exposure to BI tools is an advantage.
• Good understanding of inventory management principles, lead times, safety stock, and service levels.
• Ability to track and report KPIs such as forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, fill rate, and OTIF.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to work with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance.