PPG

Senior Demand Planner

PPG

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Shah Alam • Malaysia

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Oracle

About the role

  • Lead the demand planning and inventory management process for the respective SBU.
  • Ensure all processes (RA MC SSPL or SLOB) are smooth.
  • Analyze inventory and re-balance.
  • Support leadership team with multiple analysis to allow better inventory management for the respective SBU while maintaining a high customer service level.
  • Lead SIOP.
  • Reporting directly to Thailand Country Supply Chain Manager.
  • Lead the weekly operations call to plan production and customer demand.
  • Coordinate the backlogs/overdue meeting with customer service and production planner.
  • Maintain the optimum balance between service level (OTIF), inventory (stock levels) and new product introduction (phase in/out).
  • Use statistical forecast to produce reliable base demand plan on-monthly-basis with the support from demand review with commercial & site team.
  • Review forecast against actual sales and usage and coordinate with planners for replenishment and stock readiness.
  • Prepare the demand review deck to facilitate the SIOP meeting; participate and document the actions registers and provide strict follow up on the established agreements later.
  • Participate in the supply/demand balancing process ensuring a clear understanding of the assumptions made in the demand plan.
  • Highlight/escalate any issues related to demand/supply that requires business decision and follow-up.
  • Monthly measurement of Forecast Accuracy SBU KPIs (BIAS & MAPE).

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of working experience with exposure to matrix organization and delivering quality results
  • Demand and material planning experience from consumer goods industry.
  • Knowledge of and experience from chemical / paint industry are advantageous.
  • Have at minimum, bachelor's degree in engineering, Science or Business management.
  • Advance working knowledge with Oracle or SAP.
Benefits
  • PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees.
  • We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
demand planninginventory managementstatistical forecastingforecast accuracySIOPsupply/demand balancingreplenishment planningKPI measurementanalysiscustomer service management
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizationalcollaborationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingdecision-makingfollow-upfacilitationteamwork