Demand Planning Officer

AT A GLANCE

The Demand Planning Officer is responsible for monitoring demand forecasting, supply ordering, ABC analysis, and replenishment strategies of the assigned brand.

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.

YOUR TALENT

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or related field
• At least 1 year of experience in demand forecasting and planning