Demand Planning Manager

We are seeking a highly analytical and process-driven Demand Planning Manager to lead demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply planning activities. This role will be responsible for ensuring optimal inventory levels, improving forecast accuracy, driving SOP implementation, and enhancing overall supply chain efficiency.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, systematic, data-driven, and experienced in managing complex inventory flows. Candidates from automotive, sourcing, manufacturing, garment, retail, FMCG, or other inventory-intensive industries are welcome.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage demand forecasting models to optimize stock availability and inventory investment.
• Monitor inventory levels, stock aging, turnover, replenishment, and allocation to ensure healthy inventory management.
• Analyze sales trends, market dynamics, and business requirements to improve forecast accuracy.
• Lead stock planning and inventory control processes to minimize stock shortages, overstock, and obsolete inventory.
• Establish, review, and continuously improve SOPs across demand planning and inventory management functions.
• Drive planning process standardization and operational excellence initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Procurement, Logistics, Warehouse, and Operations teams to ensure effective supply planning.
• Develop regular planning reports, dashboards, and KPIs for management review.
• Identify risks and opportunities through data analysis and recommend corrective actions proactively.
• Support system enhancement projects, planning tools implementation, and process automation initiatives.
• Ensure planning activities align with business objectives, service level targets, and inventory goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Control, Merchandising Planning, or Supply Chain Management.
• Strong experience in inventory management, stock control, replenishment planning, and forecasting.
• Proven track record in SOP development, process enhancement, and operational improvement projects.
• Highly analytical with strong numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, SAP, Oracle, or other planning systems is highly preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented, systematic, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Automotive industry experience is an advantage but not essential.
• Candidates from sourcing, garment, manufacturing, retail, FMCG, or other inventory-intensive industries are also encouraged to apply.