As a Demand Planner, your role is critical in ensuring that a company maintains optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess inventory and associated costs. You will report directly to the Supply Chain Director. Here are the key responsibilities typically associated with this role:

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. In-charge of end-to-end warehouse inventory management – understanding sales trends, inventory levels and status of product on order to ensure and maintain healthy stocks on hand 
2. Ensure the accuracy of the channel level demand plans on a monthly basis
3. Determines demand and inventory plans based on forecasting inputs and historical trends to identify potential inventory shortages in the future and develop appropriate plans to ensure order fulfillment
4. Reports Excess Inventory at warehouse and work with the Brand and Sales and Trade departments to develop move out plans
5. Analyze Sell In reports on a weekly basis and alert management if there’s a decline or sudden increase of orders for outright
6. Create and analyze Inventory and aging reports including near expiry SKUs inside warehouse to be submitted and shared to Brand Managers for appropriate action
7. In-charge of Inventory allocation and stock balancing per store for all Consignment SKUs
8. Gather marketing plans, calendars from brand, trade and warehouse team to incorporate into and adjust statistical forecast
9. Other responsibilities related to the job as seen fit

• Analyzing historical sales trends and researching demand drivers.
• Preparing forecast data and evaluating forecast accuracy based on sales, inventory, and key metrics.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain forecast precision and support inventory management.
• Conducting monthly reviews with management to communicate forecast and inventory estimations.
• Reporting on forecast and inventory accuracy.
• Proposing and implementing solutions to improve demand planning processes.
• Supporting management with risk assessments and mitigation strategies. 

The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for all forecasting activities associated with products, channels, and depots. To attain sales and inventory level targets, he/she has to ensure a corresponding supply and purchasing plan, with periodic replenishment to the depots.

• Generates a sound & accurate statistical demand forecast per SKU bucketed into weeks, months, channel, depot, brand & category;
• Reviews, recommends & complies with inventory policies (M/EOQ, TIL, ROP, Safety stock, ABC classification) for FSL replenishment, periodic distribution & order fulfillment processes at a controlled &/or approved cost.
• Plans adjustments in both short term and long term plans based on surges (increase and decrease) in demand, unexpected shortages in material supply, and environmental & industry risks (like typhoons, and port congestion).
• Escalates the management of the current and potential product shortages and develops a quick recovery plan.
• Responds to all inquiries concerning demand, inventory, and other sales & marketing concerns.
• Supports New Product Introduction in achieving goals on Sales Attainment, Forecast Accuracy, Inventory levels, reorder points, lead times & process stability.
• Plans a phase-in/phase-out of SKUs and ensures communication to sales to minimize unserved.
• Arranges and processes the return of defective products to suppliers.

The Supply and Demand Planner will be responsible for optimizing inventory levels and ensuring the smooth flow of products across the supply chain. She/ He will analyze market trends and historical data to accurately forecast demand, collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to align supply strategies and address any disruptions that may arise. The role will involve leveraging data to make informed decisions, streamline operations, and support the overall efficiency of our supply chain.

This position oversees the planning and procurement of all materials and services for the various business units (BU).

Covering all categories, the Planning Head is expected to review monthly, quarterly, and annual strategic plans and budgets, set targets for demand forecast, set targets for buying plans, analyze revenue impact, identify correct inventory levels, and ensure capacity is in place to meet business demand. As a member of the SCM Leadership Team, he/she plays a major role in the management of suppliers along with the maintenance of the delivery pipeline. The Planning Head also works together with the various operation groups within the BU. The Planning Head will liaise with the other SCM teams on vendor management, procurement activities, and inventory management. The Planning Head will coordinate the timely payment as well as monitor the performance of suppliers.