Demand Planning Manager

Selangor Permanent MYR140,400 - MYR171,600 per year View Job Description
This role leads end‑to‑end demand planning and forecasting to support inventory and distribution planning for a growing retail operation. You will play a key role in setting up processes, data structures, and tools as the organisation establishes a new distribution centre and planning capability.
  • Build a demand planning function from the ground up
  • High visibility role with direct impact on supply chain decisions

About Our Client

Our client is a well‑established retail organisation undergoing supply chain transformation as it strengthens its distribution and planning capabilities. They are investing in building internal systems, data discipline, and scalable processes to support future growth.

Job Description

  • Own the demand planning and forecasting process across key product categories
  • Forecast inventory requirements to support purchasing and distribution centre operations
  • Work closely with the Supply Chain Director and cross‑functional stakeholders to align demand and supply plans
  • Build and maintain strong master data governance to ensure forecast accuracy
  • Develop data models, reports, and planning tools using SQL, Excel, and database access
  • Support the setup of a new distribution centre from a planning and data perspective
  • Contribute to the development of internal systems and process automation for warehouse and inventory planning
  • Continuously improve forecasting accuracy, data quality, and planning processes

The Successful Applicant

A successful Demand Planning Manager should have:

  • Proven experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics
  • Strong hands‑on SQL capability with experience working directly with databases is a must
  • Solid understanding of master data management and data structures
  • Advanced Excel skills and comfort working in less automated environments
  • Background in FMCG or retail is strongly preferred
  • Experience building processes or functions from scratch is highly advantageous
  • Analytical, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in a hands‑on, operational role

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to build and shape a new demand planning function
  • High exposure to senior leadership and supply chain strategy
  • Broad ownership across planning, data, and process improvement
  • A role with autonomy, visibility, and long‑term career progression



If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Demand Planning Manager, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Brandon Hein
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7002117
Phone number
+603 2302 4041

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Demand Planning
What is your area of specialisation?
Retail
Location
Selangor
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Brandon Hein
Consultant contact
+603 2302 4041
Job Reference
JN-042026-7002117

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