Demand Planner/Scheduler

Job content

• Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons in working towards a better forecast accuracy with Sales.
• Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales assumptions.
• Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Customer Service and Customer to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
• Establish inventory strategies on the existing items, the new products, and the product phase-outs. This include planning inventory flow in supply chain process which may mean make to stock, safety stock monitoring in the system.
• Understand suppliers’ supply situation and customers’ demand requirements in planning forward for the customer needs.
• Schedule monthly forecast meetings with the customers/sales or customers service as required and host a monthly S&OP meeting.

• Min. Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain/Business Management or equivalent.
• At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field; preferably 2 years of experience in planning function; Demand planning /Material planning /Production planning or equivalent.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP/S&OP systems