Demand Planner

Job Title: Demand Planner

Location: Tuas, Singapore

Hybrid

In this regional role, you will work closely with our Commercial Managers and Customer Experience team to develop forecasts for our Asia Perfumery business including Global Consumer Brands and Fine Fragrance Experience. Forecasts are developed using inputs from the team together with statistical forecasting tool requiring both strong stakeholder management and analytical skills. In return, you will develop a strong market understanding of the perfumery business in Asia, our key customers as well as advanced demand planning software.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Own the Demand Review meetings as part of the IBP process for specific markets and categories.
- Develop effective forecast models with key stakeholders based on trends and demand patterns.
- Support S&OP/S&OE process management with risk assessments and mitigation activities.
- Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
- Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations to management.
- Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies.
- Conduct monthly forecast maintenance.
- Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Occasional need to join global calls during evening/nights in Asia.

**You bring**:

- Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a demand planning/forecasting role.
- Good understanding of supply planning, inventory management practices and procedures.
- Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
- Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to build effective relationships in a cross functional team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in MRP systems (i.e SAP, Kinaxis) and strong Excel Skills.

**We bring**:

- A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
- The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
- Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected - regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
- A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things
- An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

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About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.