The Position

　　Demand Planning Specialist oversees, manages and steers all demand planning activities for the OPU across a range of SKUs and product categories and thereby coordinates cross-functional inputs from sales and marketing and other sources to ensure optimized service levels and efficient inventory management.

　　Tasks & Responsibilities

　　Pivotal role working within S&OP cycle, facilitating the creation a robust demand forecast at SKU/week level across the operating horizon, by working closely with customer and commercial and supply chain contactsManage the collaborative forecasting and replenishment process to align BI and customer plans on key events

　　Pro-actively manage the alignment of Futurcast with ROPU CSCM contacts

　　Maintain forecasting system (as required - HP specific)

　　Manage demand consensus within the OPU

　　Facilitate analytics-based OPU portfolio management/ rationalization process

　　Measure key performance indicators to track and evaluate demand planning process

　　Prepare analysis, reports and statistics related to Demand Planning and forecasting function

　　Ensure the maintainance of SKU replenishment master data (especially in GBS environment)

　　Manage supply planning process for locally sourced SKUs to ensure meeting set service level targets

　　Ensure that finished goods stocks within OPU and service levels are in line with annual targets

　　Ensure logistics preparation and execution in preparation of launch and change implementation with alignment with ROPU Demand Planning Lead(CSC application, SLCI, Launch Readiness Activities)

　　ImportationCheck documents and response for amendment in case discrepancies

　　Follow up shipment arrival with forwarders / shipping lines

　　Coordinate with forwarder / shipping line to amend the consignee, goods description (if any)

　　Forward completed documents to Brokers for customs clearance

　　Follow up KPIs with Brokers on clearance to meet the targets

　　Coordinate with Brokers to set priority for urgent shipments to be cleared at soonest to avoid OOS

　　Coordinate with Brokers for getting the instructions in case shipment arrives with irregularities cargo reports

　　Invite insurer / surveyor to inspect the shipments in case requested for shipment arrives with damaged / missing situation

　　Coordinate with warehouse to set plan of shipment arrival per daily / weekly

　　Order to CashCreate sales orders/FOC to distributors

　　Follow up Sales orders, provide an overview & related reports

　　Requirements

　　Proven capability in Demand Planning management in life science industry

　　In-depth understanding of and/or experience in supply chain management and systems

　　Experience in Demand Planning function within a manufacturing environment

　　A good track record of work within Supply Chain or Commercial functions

　　Excellent analytical capabilities to interpret information and reports

　　Ability to manage complexity whilst being comfortable with ambiguity

　　Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

　　Minimum Education/Degree Requirements

　　University degree Bachelor or equivalent

　　APICS Certification is a plus

　　Required Capabilities (Skills, Experience, Competencies)

　　At least 3-5 years experience in supply chain planning, especially demand planning in Pharma/Life Science industry and fast moving industry

　　Extensive know-how:in SAP APO / JDA; in MS Excel - analytics and mass data processing

　　Language skills

　　Proficient in EnglishCommunication skills

　　Excellent communication skills

　　Effective negotiator with excellent presentation skills (oral and written).

　　READY TO CONTACT US?

　　Please contact our Recruiting Team:

　　Ms. Vo Thi Hoang Phuong: [email protected]

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.