1. Optimizing Demand Planning and Forecasting Operations
- Continuously improve demand planning operations to optimize costs, inventory, and enhance customer service, meeting business needs and company development strategies.
- Develop an optimal demand forecasting process for both existing SKUs and NPD, based on collaboration among relevant departments: Sales, Marketing, Trade Marketing, Finance, etc.
- Monitor, update & prepare data for Weekly, Demand Review, Pre S&OP, S&OP meetings, etc.
- Coordinate with the Supply Planning Team to balance and optimize inventory while maintaining the required service level.
- Develop internal transfer plans, distribution plans to customers and the Distribution System (DC - Distribution Center).
2. Data Analysis and Demand Forecasting
- Use analytical tools and historical sales data to forecast future demand.
- Monitor market trends, customer behavior, and economic factors to adjust the demand plan.
- Evaluate actual business performance against forecasts for timely adjustments.
- Advise on demand allocation based on analysis data during activities or shortage periods.
3. Master Data and SKU Portfolio Management
- Design the structural framework and attribute principles for master data. Advise on and modify master data structure based on strategic direction (if any).
- Review and streamline the SKU portfolio by phasing out low-performing or inefficient items.
4. S&OP Process Management and Cross-Functional Alignment
- Monitor, update, and prepare data for the following meetings: Weekly, Demand Review, S&OP.
- Coordinate with departments such as Sales, Marketing, Production, and Logistics to ensure alignment in the planning process.
- Develop DRP plans to ensure optimal inventory levels across warehouses.
5. Consolidated Reporting
- Prepare reports for Demand Review, S&OP, and Master Data, update sales performance, and manage departmental KPIs.
6. Other tasks as assigned by the line manage
