We are looking for a Demand Planner to join Edgewell Personal Care – a global FMCG business with a portfolio of over 25 brands (Schick, Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic, PlayTex… just to name a few!). The role will lead commercial teams in the creation of demand forecasts based on prior performance and future sales by maintaining the demand planning system and software, ensuring correctness of data to support decision making with a goal to provide the supply chain with the most accurate forecast possible. 

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing demand forecast for a portfolio of sku's through application of advanced forecasting methods and integration of latest marketing and sales activities and assumptions.
• Analyzes the gap between the forecast and actual demand and monitor forecast accuracy to support, coach and challenge the commercial teams to further improve the market intelligence forecasting.
• Maintains demand  planning master data and other input to the system to assure that demand cascades accurately to supply planning and to ensure better statistical forecast output.
• Extracts Raw Data from source systems (Manugistics, SAP, iScala) to support ad hoc and recurrent reporting requirements.
• Analyzes performance and trends, identifies opportunities and risks, and proactively communicates to cross-functional teams. 
• Initiate the development of forecast by providing insights and analysis on new products introductions, understanding on cannibalization effects /promo analysis, product allocation in case of capacity constraints and MOQ.
• Ensures demand forecast is shared/ received in the format, level of detail, and timing required by all customers and supply chain partners with documented assumptions.
• Generates aggregate and detailed Demand Plans monthly for Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Process.
• Initiates pre S&OP reviews and participates in the S&OP meeting monthly. Executes the recommendations of the meeting.
• Responsible for achieving forecast accuracy SLAs and driving continuous improvement on forecast quality for a more efficient and effective supply chain.
• Actively engaged on the demand review meetings by driving 1) Forecast alignment, 2) Depletion plans of slow moving and obsoletes inventory as one of demand plans, 3) Improvements on forecast quality and 4) Process improvements for a more efficient and effective demand and supply planning process.
• Provides process owner competencies for the Planning function, ensuring that all processes are documented through comprehensive procedures and works instructions. Provides supply chain point of reference and training to the wider organization. Ensures that IT systems are appropriate and underpinned by suitable reports and enquiries. Test and implement software upgrades and hotfixes as required.

Requirements:

• University degree with at least 3-5 years’ experience in FMCG Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Sales Forecasting or related functions; APICS or similar certification will be a plus
• Excellent numeracy and data interpretation skills leading to appropriate business tactics
• Excellent analytical & Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to work independently with a drive for results
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Fluent Cantonese, and proficient in written and spoken English & Mandarin

This is a permanent position based in Hong Kong and we are offering a competitive salary.

Our Benefits include: 

• Medical & Life insurance
• 5-day work week
• Discounted Edgewell branded products
• Friendly & dynamic workplace!

For information about this great company, please visit http://www.edgewell.com/

We look forward to having you in our team!!