Demand Planner/Analyst Supervisor (International Power Tools)

Industry: Multi-International Power Tools Industry
Location: Huai Khwang, Bangkok (Near BTS/MRT)
Working hours: Monday-Friday (08:30-17:30 hrs.)/ Flexible hours.

Responsibilities:
- Analyze and Develop Forecasts: Develop and manage statistical demand forecasts by thoroughly analyzing historical sales data, market trends, product seasonality, promotional inputs, and sales team insights.
- Technique Application: Utilize advanced forecasting techniques and statistical modeling to improve forecast accuracy, systematically identifying and resolving irregularities or anomalies in demand data.
- Accuracy Monitoring: Continuously monitor forecast performance (accuracy and bias) against actual sales and adjust demand plans dynamically to reflect changing market conditions, competitive actions, or shifts in customer behavior.
- S&OP Leadership: Lead and actively participate in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, facilitating cross-functional alignment between demand forecasts and supply strategies to drive business objectives.
- Insight Gathering: Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to gather critical market intelligence, align consensus demand plans, and integrate business objectives into the final forecast.
- Data Coordination: Coordinate with multiple internal departments (e.g., Finance, Product Management) to ensure accurate utilization of relevant data for comprehensive planning purposes.
- Inventory Optimization: Partner with Inventory Management, Sales Planning, and Warehouse Operations teams to translate demand plans into actionable inventory strategies, optimizing stock levels to minimize excess inventory, obsolete stock, and stockouts.
- Reporting: Generate comprehensive demand planning reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support executive decision-making and proactively identify potential business risks or opportunities.
- Process Enhancement: Identify, recommend, and implement opportunities for process improvement within the demand planning function to enhance operational efficiency, data integrity, and forecast reliability.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay current on evolving industry trends, technology tools, and best practices in demand forecasting and S&OP to continuously elevate the department's capabilities.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field.
- At least 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or related roles.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel: Pivot table, Vlookup, Power BI, or similar).
- Knowledge of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and inventory management.
- Certification in Supply Chain or Demand Planning is an advantage.
- Excellent communication in English. (Interview with the Indonesian General Manager as the Final round)
- Accountability and strong presentation skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Leadership abilities (experience in team or subordinate management preferred).


If you're interested in this opportunity, you're able to apply directly via this website or send your updated resume to my email as "supakorn@wkr.co.th"