Manage Team to strongly execute demand & supply planning process within Sociolla (O+O & B2B business):
Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results
Review Forecast accuracy & forecast bias
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration activities (with business & brand team) to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions
Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with commerce & brand team to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts
Generate consensus plan forecasts based on final forecast enrichment with commerce & brand team. Consensus plan to be validated by Country MD
Build rolling supply plan based on validated forecast, and setup key parameters for supply planning purposes
Communicate and collaborate supply plan with principal, finance, import and warehouse team to ensure products arrive within expected timeline
Ensure warehouse manage a healthy inventory level, with low slow moving & obsolete stocks. Produce report and follow up on action plan
In charge of distribution plan for each warehouse / store location. Ensure each location maintain balance stock.
Manage COGS and importation cost for supply acquisition
Continuously improve workflow and collaboration within team / stakeholder to ensure processes are executed effectively and efficiently
Job Requirement
1. Academic Qualification:
Min. bachelor degree in engineering, business, statistics, supply chain, or comparable academic discipline
Plus point. Have certification for supply chain modules (s.a. APICS)
2. Professional Experience:
Min 5 years of experience in planning role (supply chain, demand & supply planner)
Have experience in managing team
Preferably from multinational FMCG background
3. Technical Competencies:
Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.
