Demand Planning Manager (ANI Malaysia)

The Opportunity

This position works within the ANI Malaysia organization and is responsible for leading the Demand Planning and S&OP processes, driving forecast accuracy, optimizing inventory health, and supporting business excellence initiatives. The role requires strong cross‑functional collaboration with Marketing, Supply Chain, FP&A, Sales, and external distributors.

The Demand Planning Manager will play a key role in ensuring operational effectiveness, aligning business plans, and enabling data‑driven decision‑making.

What You’ll Do

S&OP / Demand Review Leadership

• Prepare S&OP/Demand Review agendas, packages, and meeting minutes

• Consolidate Affiliate Demand Statements

• Identify and investigate exceptions (abnormal demand, supply issues, constraints)

• Provide in‑market/to‑market and inventory analysis

• Prepare and communicate the Affiliate Demand Report to the Area

• Lead gap analysis between S&OP outcomes and financial commitments

Data Management & System Integrity

• Ensure accurate and timely publication of data across all relevant systems (JDA, Cognos, SAP APO, and local S&OP/Finance models)

Performance Management & KPI Tracking

• Track assigned KPIs for Area or Corporate

• Provide insights, analyses, and recommendations to improve affiliate performance

ADS & Demand Processes

• Actively participate in ADS planning processes

• Lead or support margin and profitability projects related to demand

• Coordinate and consolidate demand forecasts with major customers/distributors

S&OP Governance & Business Excellence

• Lead development of policies and procedures relating to S&OP, Demand Management, and Business Excellence

• Promote continuous improvement and drive innovation to streamline processes

• Manage gross‑to‑net spending and forecasting ASP for ANI Malaysia

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Coordinate with Marketing to support NPI process steps

• Report project status and readiness through S&OP governance

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Lead reconciliation meetings with Marketing, Logistics, and FP&A

• Align forecasts with in‑market sales, market intelligence, and commercial inputs

• Review Business Projections vs. Adjusted Forecast

Inventory & DOH Management

• Manage DOH for Abbott and external channels (Tier 1 & Tier 2)

• Ensure DOH levels align with Plan/LBE and highlight risks

• Visit key customers to validate DOH, demand trends, and market dynamics

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or Engineering

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in Demand Planning or Demand Management with proven success

• Experience in a multinational FMCG environment preferred