Demand Planner

AT A GLANCE

The Demand Planning Assistant Manager is responsible for managing and monitoring demand forecasting, supply ordering, ABC analysis, and replenishment strategies of the assigned category.

YOUR OVERALL MISSION & DAY-TO-DAY

 

Demand and Replenishment Strategy

 

• Work with cross functional teams including Inventory, Outbound Logistics, Inbound Logistics, and Merchandising to ensure proper demand forecasting and replenishment.
• Analyze and develop demand forecasting and replenishment strategies.

 

Demand Forecasting

 

• Develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns.
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, and evaluate forecast results.

 

Supply Ordering and Monitoring

 

• Manage inventory at a healthy level below plan target with optimum safety stocks and ensure no stock outs.
• Monitor bad stocks inventory (slow and non-moving SKUs) and ensure their inventory levels are within targets.

 

Forecast Accuracy

 

• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and forecasting processes to positively impact stock outs, shrink, on shelf availability, sales, and margins.

 

ABC Analysis

 

• Categorize products into three categories (A, B, and C) to determine levels of importance.
• Optimize inventory levels and achieve efficient use of budget.

 

Demand and Replenishment Policies, SOPs, and Process Improvements

 

• Develop and implement demand and replenishment improvement related projects

CORE COMPETENCIES

 

• Creative

  : Lead projects that improve ways of working, products, or services across teams or stores. Track outcomes and use results to refine and scale effective solutions.

• Considerate

  : Balance business priorities with team capacity, making sure to stay composed under pressure and promote sustainable ways of working that support both people and operations.

• Customer Focused

  : Identify recurring customer or team pain points and collaborate with others to improve systems, processes, and communication for a better overall experience.

• Continuously Learning

  : Lead initiatives that apply new tools, systems or approaches. Document and share best practices that drive consistent improvement across teams or stores.

• Collaborative

  : Lead coordination across teams or functions. Align priorities, facilitate clear communication, and ensure smooth execution toward shared goals.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

 

• Decision Making & Accountability

  – Makes informed decisions and takes responsibility for results and addresses issues promptly.

• Strategic Thinking –

  Anticipates trends and aligns plans with business goals, recognizes how customer needs and day-to-day operations impact team goals, adjust plans to support immediate priorities and overall targets.

• People Development –

  Provide constructive, timely feedback, acknowledge achievements, and encourage colleagues to expand their skills.

• Conflict Management –

  Identify the root cause of disagreements, propose fair options and confirm agreements before closing the issue.

• Managing Self –

  Plan tasks in advance, adjust smoothly when schedules or assignments change, and remain composed during busy hours or peak workload.

• Learning Agility –

  Quickly understands and applies new processes or systems with minimal guidance, adjust priorities when plans change; explain new learnings to teammates in simple terms.

YOUR TALENT

 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in demand forecasting and planning, preferably with experience in retail.
• Good organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, structured environment