As Regional Demand Planner, you are responsible for constructing the best final demand forecast for the products in your assigned Region-Segments, through use of tools such as statistical forecasting and collaboration with the regional commercial team, accounting for product lifecycle (NPI, PIPO, End of Life). You will be responsible for performing analytical work to track demand performance against the forecast and business targets. You will build your own knowledge of industry and business trends by leveraging key internal and external resources. You will be a key point of contact between the Regional Commercial Team, Global DPs, Regional SC Teams, and the Supply Planning Organization, communicating demand information to and from the various stakeholders.
Job Reponsibilities :
Regional Demand Planning Process Execution:
- Leading DP Segmentation activities and ensuring the maintenance of Master Data related to Demand Planning
- Maintaining, optimizing, and monitoring Statistical Forecast Models as the foundation for the demand forecast, when and at the level appropriate for the portfolio
- Driving collaboration with Commercial Team to incorporate (and challenge) assumptions, Sales Forecasts, and Market Intelligence into demand forecast at the level(s) most relevant to the region/segment (e.g. customer, plant, market, region), and documenting relevant assumptions, Opportunities and Vulnerabilities. Leveraging segmentation and exception-based logic to prioritize forecast reviews.
- Monitoring and improving key fcst perf KPIs such as Fcst Accuracy, Bias, and Fcst Value Add, supporting improved Cust. Service and SC efficiency
Engagement in IBP/S&OE Process:
- Consolidating forecast data, opportunities & vulnerabilities, and related qualitative assumptions at the regional level.
- Leading the Regional Demand Review/Sign-Off and contributing to Global Demand Reviews as way of working in Integrated Business Planning Process.
- Participation in Regional Sales & Operations Executions Forums/Process as needed.
- Acting as a key point of contact/communication between Segment and Supply Chain Organizations, supporting collaboration and transparency
Process Improvement:
Leading, participating, and/or supporting efforts to improve maturity, effectiveness, and efficiency of the DP process and other related processes (IBP, Analytics, Advanced Planning System Upgrade, Process Excellence, etc.)
Job Requirements :
- Bachelor's degree. Major in Supply Chain Management or related field is preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience in demand planning, preferably in the APAC region
- Strong knowledge of demand planning processes, statistical models, and forecasting tools
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop insights
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and demand planning software
- Strong leadership skills and ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams
- Experience working in a global, multi-cultural environment is a plus.
