Demand Planner
Job Summary
Join a global healthcare organisation as a Demand Planner to develop demand forecasts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive planning effectiveness. You will monitor inventory levels, support S&OP processes, and analyse demand trends to optimise stock availability. The role offers career growth opportunities within a stable and essential healthcare industry sector.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive forecast accuracy
- Monitor inventory levels and optimise stock availability
- Support S&OP processes and planning discussions
- Analyse demand trends and prepare planning reports
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline
- Minimally 3 years of experience in demand planning or forecasting
- Experience in multinational or regulated industries
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel
Job Details
Job Description
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical data, market intelligence, and business insights.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams to drive forecast accuracy and planning effectiveness.
- Monitor inventory levels and recommend actions to optimise stock availability while minimising excess inventory.
- Support Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and participate in planning discussions with key stakeholders.
- Analyse demand trends, forecast variances, and operational performance to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with regional and global supply teams to manage product availability and address supply risks.
- Prepare planning reports, dashboards, and recommendations to support data-driven decision-making.
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimally 3 years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, forecasting, inventory management, or related supply chain functions.
- Experience operating within a multinational organisation, preferably in healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, or regulated industries.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience interpreting demand trends and business data.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and planning tools, with strong MS Excel and data analysis capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while working effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Demonstrated experience supporting forecasting, inventory management, or S&OP processes.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a globally recognised healthcare organisation with a meaningful mission.
- Exposure to regional and international supply chain operations across Asia Pacific.
- Structured training and development programmes to enhance both technical and leadership capabilities.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment with strong stakeholder engagement.
- Long-term career growth opportunities within supply chain, operations, and commercial functions.
- Stable business environment within an essential healthcare industry sector.
- Opportunity to contribute directly to improving healthcare accessibility and patient outcomes.