Senior Supply Chain Planner (Demand & Supply Planning) HDC1
Core
Own end-to-end demand and supply planning for international and regional markets, driving accurate SKU forecasting and optimizing inventory to minimize stockouts and excess waste.
Role type
Senior Supply Chain Planner (Demand & Supply Planning)
Builds
Master global demand schedules, Master Production Schedules (MPS), and actionable monthly production/packaging plans
Domain
Food, beverage, and perishable FMCG/pharma/life sciences supply chain
Required skills
SKU forecasting, rolling 12-month demand forecasting, Master Production Schedule (MPS) creation, safety stock management, S&OP alignment, raw material availability planning, variance analysis (MAPE/Bias), inventory balancing against shelf-life constraints
Preferred skills
Global market distribution experience, vendor negotiation, managing diverse international stakeholders, solving structural planning challenges under fluctuating supply constraints
Technologies
SAP IBP, Oracle, ERP systems, Advanced Excel
Responsibilities
Build rolling 12-month demand forecasts using historical sales, seasonality, and market trend analysis; Translate consolidated demand into a Master Production Schedule (MPS) and actionable monthly production/packaging plans; Manage and dynamically reallocate safety stock across regional hubs based on market shortages or surges; Lead S&OP alignment meetings to resolve demand-supply imbalances and mitigate stockout risks; Partner with procurement to ensure raw material availability aligns with production plans; Track forecast accuracy (MAPE/Bias), investigate variances, and refine models accordingly
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC