Senior Executive, Demand & Supply Planning

Develop and maintain rolling demand forecasts of up to 18 months at SKU and aggregate levels using historical sales trends market intelligence and commercial inputs.

Collaborate with Sales Marketing Commercial teams and principals to incorporate latest promotion plans new launches customer plans competitive activities and market trends into forecast assumptions.

Lead forecast building blocks for new product launches and establish baseline forecasts for regular product ranges.

Plan & raise purchase orders based on demand forecasts inventory levels and replenishment requirements.

Liaise with principals and brand PICs to confirm stock availability shipment schedules and delivery timelines.

Ensure purchase orders are processed accurately timely and in accordance with internal SOPs.

Reconcile supply plans against demand forecasts to identify and mitigate stock shortages excess inventory and supply risks.

Coordinate with principals suppliers warehouse teams and external supply chain partners to ensure timely inbound replenishment.

Monitor inbound shipments & delivery schedules to ensure stock arrivals & operational requirements align.

Resolve shipment discrepancies short deliveries and documentation-related issues promptly.

Ensure timely and accurate goods receiving (GRN) processes and maintain complete inbound documentation records.

Maintain accurate inbound and inventory records within DMS/WMS systems.

Act as the key point of contact and subject matter expert for Commercial and Sales teams regarding inbound order fulfilment and stock availability.

Align with internal stakeholders on stock arrival timelines to support business activities promotions and customer demand.

Communicate stock risks shipment delays and operational challenges to stakeholders in a timely manner.

Analyze business risks and opportunities and jointly propose mitigation or recovery plans with relevant stakeholders.

Coordinate with external supply chain partners & logistics providers to ensure smooth operational execution.

Monitor inventory levels and maintain sufficient stock coverage across warehouses.

Track inbound replenishment closely to prevent stock shortages overstocks and slow-moving inventory.

Identify aging damaged excess or non-moving inventory and recommend clearance or write-off actions where necessary.

Prepare ad hoc inventory replenishment and operational reports/documentation as required.

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business Administration Finance or a related field.

Minimum 35 years of experience in Demand Planning Supply Chain Inventory Planning Procurement or FMCG Distribution.

Strong experience in demand forecasting inventory management replenishment planning and purchase order management.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis forecasting and reporting.

Familiarity with ERP DMS and WMS systems is an advantage.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify supply risks and recommend solutions.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with experience working cross-functionally with Sales Commercial Operations and external partners.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business requirements.

High attention to detail and accuracy when handling inventory purchase orders and operational data.