Planning Officer

Job Summary

• The Planning Officer is responsible for coordinating demand and supply planning activities to ensure optimal inventory levels and efficient order fulfillment.
• This role supports business operations by analyzing sales trends, managing forecasts, and aligning supply plans with customer demand and company objectives.
• The Planning Officer works closely with cross-functional teams including sales, procurement, logistics, and operations to ensure timely material availability, minimize stock-outs and excess inventory, and improve overall supply chain performance.
• The role also involves maintaining accurate planning data in systems (e.g., SAP), monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Key Responsibilities: ·       Develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns.
• Conduct Monthly Demand & Supply Review. ·       Analyze available data from demand planning (Forecast accuracy & Bias) to propose/implement solutions to improve forecast accuracy. ·       Monitor and report on important changes in sales, both business opportunities and demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner. ·       Keep tracking the company’s inventory, maintain sufficient inventory to fulfill demands. ·       Analyzing inventory reports and recommending changes in the way the company handles inventory if any. Report and tracking Aging stock / slow-moving stock. ·       Manage Master Data and Parameters to be input into SAP and extract data from SAP to serve Demand & Supply planning tasks. ·       Coordinate with transporters & WH to implement internal transfer plan with tracking & qualifying supplying service.

• Education       : Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/ Foreign Trade/ Supply Chain, or related field.
• Experience      : 3 years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, or inventory management, preferably in chemical distribution, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and planning tools.
• Demonstrates strong computer abilities, including proficiency in MS Office, advanced analysis and excel data export.
• Meticulous attention to detail.