At Suntory Beverage and Food, we boldly move forward together to realize the dreams of becoming a world-leading next-generation global beverage company – you are an important part of this and here’s how your role helps us win.
The purpose of this position is to to deliver an accurate demand forecast across all channels and PGA, ensuring accurate Profit & Loss (P&L) and adequate supplies to efficiently meet customer orders. This role will also lead Integrated Business Planning (IBP) weekly and monthly meetings, collaborating with various business functions at local units to enhance transparency of the business situation and to address and resolve key business issues with management.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Develop Effective Demand Planning
* Develop effective demand planning Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to align demand forecasts with business objectives.
* Assist in both short-term and long-term demand planning, identifying business risks and growth opportunities.
* Develop data-driven forecasts based on historical sales trends, in-store stock levels, and trade promotions
2. Inventory Management
* Monitor inventory level and production & shipment schedule to meet sell in target, sales target, and DOI target
3. Supply Management
* Collaborates with the manufacturing team to adjust the supply plan in a timely manner and provides accurate data and information for communication with the commercial team.
4. IBP Maturity Improvement
* Support the development of the company’s Mid-Term Plan (MTP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
* Ensure the process design is in line with SBFI IBP standard, is working as intended, and delivering value to all stakeholders
* Assist in training local teams on best practices in IBP and demand forecasting.
Skills & Experience
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in demand planning, ideally in the FMCG industry
* Able to work in a regional environment with many different cultures
* Equip with ERP knowledge.
* Well-organized and detail-oriented, plus follow-through and multitasking abilities.
* Able to work independently and as a player in a team.
* Good numerical sense.
* Able to work under pressure and tight schedule.
* Excellent command of written and spoken English and Mandarin.
* Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal relations skills required.
* Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
* Experience with SAP HANA, IBP, or other ERP & Demand Planning tool will be plus