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Demand Planner (Sole Contributor)

Kuala Lumpur Permanent MYR180,000 - MYR216,000 per year Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for a Demand Planner to drive forecasting accuracy and support a robust Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process across a dynamic consumer-driven business. This role combines analytics, stakeholder management, and commercial understanding to optimise service levels, inventory, and business performance.
  • Regional exposure within a structured S&OP environment
  • Own forecasting strategy for a leading consumer business

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established multinational organisation with a strong market presence and a portfolio of recognised consumer brands. They are committed to operational excellence, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement across their supply chain operations.

Job Description

As the Demand Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining an 18-month demand plan, ensuring forecasts accurately reflect market dynamics, commercial activities, and business priorities. Working closely with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Finance, and Supply Chain teams, you will play a key role in driving forecasting accuracy and supporting business planning processes.Key responsibilities include:

  • Build and maintain short, medium, and long-term demand forecasts.
  • Analyse forecast accuracy, bias, and planning performance indicators.
  • Identify forecasting variances and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy.
  • Incorporate market trends, product launches, discontinuations, promotional activities, and distribution changes into demand planning assumptions.
  • Translate commercial demand drivers into quantifiable forecast adjustments and scenario plans.
  • Lead demand review discussions with key stakeholders and secure alignment on forecast assumptions.
  • Support and facilitate monthly S&OP activities and demand review meetings.
  • Collaborate with replenishment and supply planning teams to align forecasts with execution plans.
  • Monitor short-term demand changes and communicate risks, opportunities, and service implications.
  • Partner with Finance and commercial teams to align volume forecasts with business objectives and performance targets.
  • Drive continuous improvements in forecasting methodologies, data quality, and planning processes.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Demand Planner should have:

  • Experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, or related functions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Experience working with forecasting tools, planning systems, and large datasets.
  • Comfortable analysing trends, interpreting data, and translating insights into actions.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience working within an S&OP environment is advantageous.
  • Consumer goods, FMCG, retail, or distribution industry experience will be highly regarded.
  • Demonstrates a proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

What's on Offer

  • Exposure to a regional and cross-functional planning environment.
  • Opportunity to influence business decisions through data-driven insights.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement across commercial and supply chain functions.
  • Career development within a structured multinational organisation.
  • Continuous learning opportunities within planning, forecasting, and S&OP excellence.



If this role in Kuala Lumpur sounds like the right fit for your skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Brandon Hein
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7081804
Phone number
+603 2302 4041

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Demand Planning
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Brandon Hein
Consultant contact
+603 2302 4041
Job Reference
JN-082026-7081804
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.