Job title: Demand and Supply Planning Assistant Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Sourcing
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Job published: 2024-05-09
Job ID: 87217
Contact name: Sherynn Tang
Contact email: sherynn.tang@linksinternational.com

Job Description

Demand and Supply Planning Assistant Manager

Our client is a global leader in the travel industry, exclusively focused on airline amenity kits, cosmetics and comfort items. They are currently looking for a Demand and Supply Planning Assistant Manager to join the company. 

 

Job Description:

Demand and Supply Planning:

  • Take charge of material and production planning in collaboration with airlines, suppliers, and brands.
  • Cultivate relationships with key suppliers and oversee adherence to production plans, ensuring timely delivery and contract compliance.
  • Provide support for new projects, launches, and rotation changes by coordinating product order schedules.
  • Monitor product availability and daily operational activities, actively anticipating and identifying shortages and excess stock risks.
  • Lead the resolution of supply issues by offering recommendations, tracking progress, and maintaining effective communication internally and externally to manage expectations.
  • Utilize supply planning processes and tools to develop efficient supply plans and maintain optimal inventory coverage levels.

Inventory Management:

  • Establish and regularly update target stock levels for each product/airline, considering expected service levels.
  • Identify slow-moving stock and take proactive measures to eliminate and prevent the recurrence of slow-moving inventory.
  • Offer insights and projections on inventory for budgeting purposes.

Continuous improvement:

  • Take the lead in improving planning processes and tools.
  • Continuously evaluate current workflows and drive ongoing enhancements to boost efficiency, minimize losses, and achieve cost savings.

 

Job Requirement:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics & Supply Chain, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in supply and/or demand planning; [candidates with lesser years of experience may be considered for officer roles]
  • Highly data-sensitive with robust analytical capabilities
  • Exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and strong follow-up abilities
  • Ability to foster strong cross-functional and inter-level relationships
  • Basic understanding of sales strategy and brand positioning
  • Fluency in spoken and written English, Cantonese, and Mandarin
  • Proficient in Excel, including Pivot tables and Vlookups
  • Experience with digital/BI tools like Power BI is advantageous
  • Knowledge of Dynamics is a plus

 

If you find this position appealing, select "I'm Interested" to send a updated version of your CV. Feel free to contact me at sherynn.tang@linksinternational.com for further inquiries.