Demand Planning Manager

Job Description: 1）Lead National Demand Planning & Demand Governance -Act as functional leader to lead monthly demand planning process and build unconstrained -demand forecasts across channels, customers and categories. -Own national Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias and demand assumptions. -Integrate demand activities, market trends, NPD launches and external factors into short term and long-term demand plans.

2）Demand Management Under Supply Constraints -Lead prioritization and allocation decisions during supply shortages. -Balance service, growth, inventory and profitability considerations. -Partner with Supply Planning, Commercial and Finance to establish mitigation scenarios. -Drive transparent communication of demand risks and recovery plans.

3）FCST generation for Pillar -Act as Demand Planner for a designated strategic business pillar -Lead Pillar S&OP meetings and SKU FCST generation with Sales, Marketing and Finance 4） Supply and Order Coordination

• Participates as a SC representative in selected cross-functional team meeting with Fin, plant or project meeting for KPI improvement , internal audit, promotions events etc, c oordinate with sales teams across all pillars to collect forecasts and review high level supply capability and order phasing to secure premium service 5） Item Master Data & Portfolio healthy Analysis -Item Master set up & maintenance including: coding , ABC classification etc -New products launch and products renovation coordination with cross functional team -Conduct annual portfolio reviews a nd perform portfolio health analyses to identify optimization opportunities, supporting Marketing and Business Teams in developing a balanced, profitable, and sustainable portfolio strategy. Experience & Qualifications: -Minimum 8-year working experience in supply chain in multi-national companies -Minimum 4- year experience in Demand Chain Planning management, experience in demand planning and supply (production) planning is mandatory; -Experience in FMCG /Milk Powder/Comestic business is preferred. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese -High people agility to build up broad connection -Demonstrated potential to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across Commercial, Marketing, Manufacturing, Finance, and Supply Chain functions -Highly motivated, highly organized and results driven -Bachelor’s degree or above.