Demand Planner - Thai Speaker
Company : bp
Location : Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About the Role
Demand Planners play a key role in ensuring a robust demand plan is created for our regional teams in order to support the regional Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) process, by bringing together customer requirements and assumptions through close collaboration with local Sales teams.
By using our Global Planning Digital tool, Demand Planners lead the demand plan using system-generated and cleansed statistical model data and by layering in appropriate Intelligence from Sales and Marketing teams. This includes a detailed analysis of key data, insights and assumptions, and by working closely with regional Sales teams, capturing any relevant adjustments to the demand plan to reflect our customers’ realistic unconstrained demand.
This position requires proven demand planning experience, combining strong statistical modelling skills within our digital planning tool and developing positive relationships with Sales and Marketing in the markets to create a solid and accurate Demand Plan.
What You Will Deliver (Responsibilities)
Demand Forecasting & Analysis
- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, and statistical models within our global planning tool.
- Supervise and analyze forecast accuracy, bias and value at multiple levels of granularity, identifying and addressing deviations for action and alignment with portfolio Sales teams.
- Provide insights on demand trends, seasonality and risks to improve planning accuracy.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work closely with Regional Sales and Marketing team members and align on realistic Demand Plans to feed into Supply Planning teams.Support the S&OP process by presenting updated demand insights and key changes to assumptions, working with the S&OP Manager.Work closely with Sales, Finance and regional S&OP Manager on opportunities and vulnerabilities to the demand forecast to assess impact on attainment of business targets.Collaborate with other regional teams and the Global Demand Planning Excellence Lead to ensure adoption of required global frameworks and standard processes.Systems & Reporting
Apply our demand planning tool to improve forecasting capabilities.Maintain and improve reporting dashboards to track key performance indicators such as forecast accuracy, bias and inventory levels.Continuously improve demand planning processes through data-driven insights and standard methodologies.Qualifications & Experience
Proven experience as a Demand Planner using Advanced Planning software, ideally Kinaxis Maestro.Strong business proficiency in both English and Thai is mandatory.Strong analytical skills and proficiency with ERP software (SAP ECC, S4 Hana).Strong communication skills – written and verbal – with the ability to work effectively with Commercial and Sales teams based in other countries.Ability to prioritize in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Experience : 8–12 years of demand planning or related role in consumer goods, food & beverage, or manufacturing industries.Education : Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, statistics or a related field.Benefits
A company culture that respects diverse and unified teams, values fun and giving back to the environment.Possibility to join social communities and networks.Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path.Life and health insurance, medical care package.And many other benefits.We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. We will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to carry out job functions.
Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level
Employment type : Full‑time
Job function : Management and Manufacturing
Industry : Oil and Gas
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