regional supply chain planner - 12 mths contract

Overview

Who you'll be working for

What requirements you'll need to be eligible

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field, or Advanced Degree in related field preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in forecasting, data analysis and running S&OP.
• Strong analytical skills, meticulous, with strong eye for business and consumer focus.
• Able to remain focused and work efficiently under pressure while handling multiple tasks.
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving skills in an ambiguous and dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional partners, both at much higher level and peer level.
• Ability to both think strategically and execute tactically.
• Strong sense of urgency to resolve issues.
• Strong knowledge of excel (advanced level) preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP IBP, Tableau preferred.
• Ability to speak Korean will be an added advantage.
• Only candidates with immediate/short notice will be considered.
• Singaporeans only.

What you'll be doing on the job

• Lead the forecasting process to ensure that forecasts are facts based and are provided on time.
• Review historical sales trends, demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models and evaluate forecast results.
• Improve forecasting and analysis techniques such as providing leadership on forecasting techniques to continuously improve forecasting methods and accuracy.
• Provide ad-hoc analytics and operational expertise to drive fact-based inputs into forecasting like- price elasticity analysis, cannibalizations studies, activity planning, and gap management
• Work closely across cross-functional teams and external distributors on driving improvements on statistical/baseline & forecasting KPIs like Forecast Accuracy, Bias.
• Single point of contact for all demand planning related activities.
• Lead & manage monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process as per organization’s global standards.
• Support S&OP initiatives, i.e. Initiate, Plan, Execute, Communicate & Drive forecast accuracy improvement projects within agreed timeframe.
• Manage product roll overs and end of life planning to appropriately balance availability and inventory risks.
• Manage allocation products execution with global supply planning.
• Work closely with Supply Planners to manage availability and maintain customer fill rates.
• Manage monthly forecast submission in IBP.

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