Thailand, Bangkok, Henkel Consumer Brands
SEA Demand planning Manager
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YOUR ROLE
- Builds sales forecasts for the various markets in South East Asia, integrating commercial targets (financial planning, NCAs), launch plans, events, seasonality, trends and products lifecycle etc
- Converts sales forecasts into supply needs, reviews KPIs and adjusts forecasting models to ensure KPIs are hit.
- Closely works with local managers to ensure local knowledge is incorporated into the forecasting model.
- Actively participates to S&OP process to align all services on sales forecasts, financial plan, launch & animation plans
- Actively communicates situation on slow moving products / discontinued products to the category team to determine inventory reduction plans to ensure minimal ageing stock.
- Conducts regular reviews with key brands to share the OOS, supplier fill rate & stock situation, and brainstorm on improvement plans
- Understand product launch for sales process, including procurement and co-packing lead-time
- Support management with risk assessments and mitigation activities.
- Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
- Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies.
- Create and Maintain Material Master in SAP
- Manage & Train the South East Asia planning team.
YOUR SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Industrial Management or Logistics, Supply Chain, or other relevant fields.
- A minimum of 5-6 years’ experience in a demand planning/forecasting role in handling south East markets in FMCG
- SAP&APO Transaction Knowledge
- Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
- Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
- Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Good English in written and verbal communication skills
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to gender, origin, culture, mindset, generation, disability, religion and sexual orientation.
JOB ID:
23047016
Contract & Job type:
Full Time, Regular
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