Manager, Demand Planning, FMCG
DKSH Hong Kong LimitedAberdeenUpdate time: November 19,2019
Job Description

Job Summary:

Manage and facilitate product replenishments and demand forecasting, incorporating various sources (e.g. sales, marketing, logistics, etc.) to support sales and service objectives

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Support superior in managing day-to-day operating processes to ensure efficient usage of resources, where applicable
  • Manage and implement inventory demand strategies, guidelines and processes to ensure inventory is planned at an optimal level to meet target turns
  • Review stock performance data, challenge sales forecast where appropriate and make recommendations for optimal inventory turns
  • Review purchase orders to maximize service delivery performance, inventory turns, working capital performance and revenue growth
  • Manage and enhance inventory planning and forecasting tools or techniques to ensure optimum inventory scheduling and forecasting
  • Establish and communicate forecast and inventory measurements to management (e.g. forecast accuracy, inventory plan vs. targets, etc.)
  • Make recommended adjustments to forecast and inventory targets based on changes in demand and market trends
  • Manage and monitor cost and efficiency improvements for demand planning to achieve the optimal level of inventory holdings
  • Manage communications and relationships with all suppliers and service providers
  • Ensure timely submission of purchase orders to clients
  • Collaborate with marketing/sales and SCM teams to identify and resolve discrepancies between forward-looking demand forecasts

 

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher diploma in business, supply chain, demand planning, logistics or related field
  • At least 5 years’ experience of which 3 years in a managerial capacity
  • Advanced understanding of demand/inventory planning and methodology/tools
  • Proven experience in inventory management, procurement systems and logistics operations
  • Demonstrate working knowledge on SAP PO system
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Proficiencies in office productivity tools (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
  • Fluency in Chinese and English, both written and spoken

 

Working Location: Wong Chuk Hang

We offer 5-day work week, performance bonus and attractive benefits including medical insurance. Please apply with full particulars, contact number and current/ expected salary to Human Resources Department, DKSH Hong Kong Limited, 23rd Floor, Tower A, Southmark, 11 Yip Hing Street, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong or fax:2895 9711.

 

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