Senior Manager, Demand & Supply Planning (Retail Industry)

Senior Manager, Demand & Supply Planning (Retail Industry)
Location: Bangkok
Reports to: Chief Supply Chain Officer
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the demand and supply planning function across a multi-branch retail network with a wide and diverse product portfolio.
• Analyze and forecast sales demand using data from sales teams, retail branches, and market trends.
• Develop and execute demand planning and replenishment strategies tailored to each retail location.
• Manage inventory for a large and diverse range of SKUs, ensuring optimal stock levels across all channels.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Store Operations, and Warehouse teams to ensure product availability and minimize stockouts or overstock situations.
• Monitor and analyze sales performance and market trends to adjust procurement and supply plans accordingly.
• Align supply chain strategies with financial goals and business objectives in collaboration with the Finance team.
• Utilize tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems to support data-driven decision-making.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to planning team members.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in demand and supply planning or inventory management.
• Proven experience in the retail industry with multiple store locations and managing a wide range of SKUs.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Administration.
• Background in FMCG or retail industries is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial fundamentals and the ability to interpret financial statements.
• Excellent analytical skills and confidence working with large datasets and numerical analysis.
• Ability to work independently and manage cross-functional collaboration effectively.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Good command of English (both written and spoken).
• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Excel and Power BI or similar data analysis tools.