Demand Planning Senior Supervisor

Working location: Factory (Tan Dong Hiep, Di An - Binh Duong), has shuttle bus

Report to: Planning and Inventory Control Manager

Responsibilities:

1/ Demand Planning

- Lead Monthly Demand Review, weekly Sales & Operation Execution meetings with the Sales/Marketing team to analyze key SKU movement, upside/downside risks, and tactical actions.

- Facilitate monthly Demand Review as part of the S&OP cycle, coordinating cross-functional inputs and delivering consensus-driven plans.

- Challenge assumptions using data while maintaining a strong business partnership.

2/ Forecasting and Analytics

- Consolidate monthly forecasts from Retailer and Project Sales; Marketing.

- Build and maintain statistical baseline forecasts.

- Analyze seasonality, internal (promotions, NDPs, …) and external drivers to enrich forecast process

- Compare Sales forecast vs statistical baseline; highlight variances and lead alignment discussions.

- Roll out the Validated Demand Plan across Supply Chain and Operations.

- Maintain forecast history, assumptions, and version tracking.

3/ Inventory Management

- Monitor inventory health indicators (coverage, aging, write-offs) and collaborate with supply planning to mitigate risks.

- Develop proactive demand scenarios and contingency plans to address demand volatility and supply constraints.

- Provide risk alerts for overstock, slow-moving SKUs, or potential stockouts if any.

- Recommend adjustments to safety stock, product phasing, and stocking strategies.

- Provide demand inputs for NPD and product lifecycle decisions.

4/ Reporting & Process Improvement

- Establish and maintain KPIs (forecast accuracy, bias, service level, inventory coverage, obsolescence, forecast value add) and drive continuous improvement.

- Develop standardized forecasting and planning templates, reports, and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders.

- Lead initiatives to improve forecast accuracy, and enhance planning efficiency.

Identify opportunities for digitalization and data modernization in planning and supply chain.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Economics, Business, Industrial Management.

5+ years of experience, 2+ years in a supervisory in demand planning in paint, chemicals, FMCG, or high-SKU industries.

Experience balancing both Sales-driven and statistical forecasts.

Exposure to digital/automation projects in supply chain is preferred.

* Technical skills:

Strong statistical forecasting and modern forecasting techniques

Advanced Excel skills for analysis, reporting, and automation

BI tools: Power BI

ERP/Planning: SAP IBP/APO, O9 (preferred).

Python & SQL knowledge a plus; learning on the job expected

* Soft skills:

Strong business acumen; able to challenge constructively.

Excellent communication and facilitation (especially with Sales teams).

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving.

Ability to manage stakeholders across departments.

Organized, proactive, and comfortable with data complexity.