Position Summary

1. Minimizes sales opportunity loss and cost in supply chain by operating strategic supply forecast considering the lead time based on market demand analysis.
Improves demand operation level of sales subsidiaries by complying with rules & processes of supply management and maintaining optimal inventory for distribution.
Maximizes SCM (Supply Chain Management) operation efficiency by building mid- and long-term resource management strategy through in-advance-discussions regarding mid- and long-term demands.

Role and Responsibilities

• Operate competitiveness-oriented production hub by operating optimal global supply chain of production, logistics and sales subsidiaries, thus creating the best efficiency and P&L (profits and loss).
• Heighten critical demand and supply pending problems and proceed related tasks based on the system for a fast decision making.
• Manage SCM (Supply Chain Management) standard information on a regular basis to build the optimal supply chain and maximize business efficiency.
• Designing and generating weekly and monthly statistical forecast reports
• Evolving and maintaining documentation and standard operating procedures for demand & supply planning processes and systems.
• Relating and measuring the impact of forecast accuracy
• Weekly conduct current and future forecasting analysis, insuring forecasting processes and methods are followed.
• Assemble and analyse all data pertinent to creating the sales forecast (historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, and eventually tier 1 account POS and inventory levels).
• Make recommended adjustments to forecast and inventory targets based on changes in demand and market trends.
• Manages market demand analysis for each segment and model group by analysing factors (economic trend, marketing plan, launch of competitive product, etc.) which influence market.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysing data evaluating identifiable.
• Manages selecting key materials and operating them in the system to stabilize supply for mass production of new models.
• Lead forecast and inventory planning meetings with Marketing team, reviewing recommended sales forecasts and inventory goals (emphasis on brand transitions, new product introduction, and promotions) to prevent aging stock.
• Manage inventory targets (including safety stock levels) that are approved by management.
• Prepare, report, and communicate forecast and inventory measurements to management (forecast accuracy, inventory plan vs. targets).
• Monitor SKU levels and recommend SKU rationalization initiatives in the future

Skills and Qualifications

• Master degree is preferred in Industrial Engineering, Statistics or related field
• Minimum 5-7 years related experience in Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning or any related fields
• Background in master scheduling, forecasting, procurement and planning
• Strong analytical abilities
• Strong knowledge of demand planning process within Consumer Goods Industry
• Experience using SAP (preferred) or other ERP statistical software packages
• Knowledge of demand management/forecasting tools, forecasting processes in sales, marketing operations, finance, manufacturing and supply chain issues
• Detail oriented & Extreme accuracy
• Extensive spreadsheet analysis and strong mathematical abilities
• Knowledge of turn rates, key inventory performance metrics, turns, margin contributions, etc.
• Ability to lead cross-functionally.
• Collaborative skills in resolving long and short positions in inventory.
• Experience in managing end of life cycle and absolute inventory.
• Good coordinator and able to work very well under high pressure