Regional Demand Planner

Petaling Jaya Permanent MYR216,000 - MYR264,000 per year Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
An industry-leading consumer products organisation is seeking a Demand Forecaster to support multiple international markets from its regional planning hub. This role combines statistical forecasting, demand analytics, and stakeholder management to drive forecast accuracy and business performance across a diverse portfolio of products.
  • Own forecasting strategy across diverse international markets
  • Work with advanced planning tools and global stakeholders

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised consumer products organisation with market-leading brands and a strong presence across Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. As part of its ongoing transformation and centralisation initiatives, the company is expanding its Planning Centre of Excellence to strengthen forecasting capabilities and drive greater consistency across markets.

Job Description

Reporting to the regional planning leadership team, you will be responsible for managing and enhancing the statistical forecasting process across multiple international markets.Key responsibilities include:

  • Generate and maintain accurate baseline demand forecasts using statistical forecasting methodologies.
  • Analyse historical sales data, market trends, seasonality and demand drivers to improve forecast quality.
  • Review forecast outputs and identify opportunities to enhance forecast accuracy and reduce bias.
  • Partner closely with local market planners to challenge assumptions and align forecasts with changing market conditions.
  • Support forecasting activities for new product launches where historical sales data is limited or unavailable.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to understand forecast variances and recommend corrective actions.
  • Perform demand segmentation and identify the most appropriate forecasting approaches across product portfolios.
  • Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to continuously improve forecasting processes, tools and methodologies.
  • Present insights, recommendations and forecasting assumptions to business stakeholders across multiple markets.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate should possess:

  • 8+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Demand Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning or related functions.
  • Experience within FMCG, Consumer Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Retail or similarly fast-moving environments.
  • Strong understanding of statistical forecasting concepts and forecast performance measurements is a must.
  • Hands-on experience with planning systems such as SAP APO, SAP IBP, O9, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder or similar platforms.
  • Ability to analyse large datasets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
  • Experience supporting new product forecasting, demand analytics or forecast accuracy improvement initiatives will be highly advantageous.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to confidently present recommendations to regional business partners.
  • A proactive and curious mindset with a passion for solving complex forecasting challenges.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to be part of a regional Planning Centre of Excellence supporting a broad portfolio of international markets.
  • Exposure to advanced forecasting methodologies, demand analytics and planning transformation initiatives.
  • Collaborate with senior planning leaders and global forecasting subject matter experts.
  • Gain visibility across APAC, Middle East and Africa markets through a highly strategic regional role.
  • Join a growing team where there is significant opportunity to contribute to process improvements and future capability building.



If you meet the requirements and are interested in this Demand Forecaster position, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Brandon Hein
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7103952
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
Petaling Jaya
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Brandon Hein
Consultant contact
+603 2302 4041
Job Reference
JN-092026-7103952
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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