Supply & Demand Planning Executive - #1125116

Key Responsibilities:

Demand Planning

• Support the S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process by consolidating demand inputs from regional sales and marketing teams.

• Use historical data, market insights, and promotional plans to prepare accurate bottom-up demand forecasts.

• Analyse demand patterns, identify key variances, and highlight potential risks or opportunities to management.

• Assist in maintaining statistical forecast models and ensure forecast accuracy and bias metrics are tracked.

• Work closely with Sales Managers and Supply Planners to align forecasts with overall business objectives.

Supply Planning

• Plan and monitor stock replenishment to ensure product availability while minimizing excess inventory.

• Review supplier lead times and shipment schedules to determine optimal order quantities and timing.

• Coordinate with Operations and Regional Offices on stock allocation and distribution planning.

• Support supply allocation decisions during constrained situations through timely communication with Sales and Operations teams.

• Participate in regular S&OP and inventory review meetings to ensure supply plans align with demand forecasts.

Shipping & Logistics Coordination

• Liaise with suppliers, freight forwarders, and warehouse teams to ensure timely shipment and smooth inbound logistics.

• Manage shipping documentation (invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, L/C negotiation, etc.).

• Monitor shipment status, track deliveries, and proactively resolve shipment or customs issues.

• Verify and submit shipping documents to Finance for payment in a timely manner.

• Negotiate rates and contracts with freight carriers to achieve cost-effective shipping solutions.

• Systems, Processes & Performance

• Maintain accurate data in ERP systems and ensure information integrity across supply and demand modules.

• Track and analyse key metrics such as forecast accuracy, inventory health, and freight expenses.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecasting, inventory management, and logistics efficiency.

• Contribute to process documentation and standard operating procedure (SOP) reviews.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in demand and supply planning or shipping coordination, preferably within a trading or distribution environment.

• Familiar with Incoterms and Letters of Credit (L/C) procedures.

• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or NAV) and Excel-based analysis.