Demand Planner - Thai at BP Petrol Station

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Demand planning, Statistical modelling, Data analysis, Sales and operational planning, Stakeholder management, Forecasting, Supply chain management, Kinaxis Maestro, SAP ECC, S4 Hana, Analytical skills, Communication, Business proficiency, Inventory management, Risk management, Commercial acumen

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

Entity: Customers & Products Job Family Group: Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group Job Description: About the role Demand Planners play a key role in ensuring a robust demand plan is created for our regional teams in order to support the regional Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) process, and by bringing together customer requirements and assumptions through very close collaboration with local Sales teams. By using our Global Planning Digital tool, Demand Planners lead the demand plan using system-generated and cleansed statistical model data and by layering-in appropriate Intelligence from Sales and Marketing teams. This includes a detailed analysis of key data, insights and assumptions, and by working closely with regional Sales teams, capturing any relevant adjustments to the demand plan to reflect our customers’ genuine realistic unconstrained demand. This position requires proven demand planning experience, combining strong statistical modelling skills within our digital planning tool and develop positive relationships with Sales and Marketing in the markets to create a solid and accurate Demand Plan. What you will deliver (responsibilities) Articulate key outcomes and accountabilities that this person will deliver to be successful in this role. Ensure you describe the deliverables the results you want the job holder to deliver and not the process you expect them to apply to get to these outcomes Demand Forecasting & Analysis Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, and statistical models within our global planning tool. This includes appropriately cleansing historical events, running robust statistical modelling, and deciding what is appropriate Intelligence to add looking forward. Supervise and analyze forecast accuracy, forecast value, forecast bias, through multiple levels of granularity, identifying and addressing deviations for action and alignment with portfolio Sales team. Provide insights on demand trends, seasonality, and risks to improve planning accuracy. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work closely with Regional Sales and Marketing team members and align on realistic Demand Plans to feed into Supply Planning teams. Support the Sales & Operations Planning process by presenting updated demand insights along with key changes to assumptions, working with the S&OP Manager. Work closely with Sales, Finance and regional S&OP Manager on opportunities and vulnerabilities to the demand forecast to assess impact on attainment of business targets. Collaborate with other regional teams and the Global Demand Planning Excellence Lead to ensure adoption of required global frameworks and standard processes. Systems & Reporting Apply our demand planning tool to improve forecasting capabilities. Maintain and improve reporting dashboards to track key performance indicators such as forecast accuracy, bias, and inventory levels. Continuously improve demand planning processes through data-driven insights and standard methodologies. What you will need to be successful (experience, job requirements & qualifications) These are the essential requirements of the job description and should focus on quantifiable criteria Consider whether degree and/or professional qualification is required to succeed in the role. If not a direct requirement for the role, academic achievements and professional qualifications should not be listed Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Statistics, or a related field. Experience: 8–12 years of experience in demand planning or related role in consumer goods, food & beverage, or manufacturing industries. Proven experience as a Demand Planner using Advanced Planning software, ideally Kinaxis Maestro Strong business proficiency in both English and Thai is mandatory. Strong analytical skills and ideally some proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (SAP ECC, S4 Hana). Strong communication skills - written and verbal with the ability to work effectively with Commercial and Sales teams based in other countries Ability to prioritize in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will work with Describe the team, key partners, and any unique selling points of team culture Regional Supply Chain Planning teams, S&OP managers and S&OE delivery leads across the regions, along with local Sales and Marketing teams and colleagues. At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you: A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued Possibility to join our social communities and networks Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path Life and health insurance, medical care package And many other benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Travel Requirement Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type: This position is not available for remote working Skills: Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Cost Management, Creativity and Innovation, Decision Making, Digital Fluency, Inventory Management, Negotiation planning and preparation, Resilience, Risk Management, Sourcing strategy, Supplier Performance Management, Supply Chain Development, Supply chain management, Sustainability awareness and action Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. 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Responsibilities

The Demand Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining accurate demand forecasts by integrating statistical models with market insights and sales team collaboration. They will also lead the S&OP process, analyze forecast accuracy, and manage key performance indicators to ensure alignment with business targets.