Demand Supply Planner, SK-II VN

LUXASIA is the leading beauty omnichannel distribution platform of Asia Pacific that has successfully enabled brand growth for more than 100 luxury beauty brands. Our integrated brand-building capabilities include luxury retail, online commerce, consumer marketing, and supply chain management. Since 1986, the company has partnered the world’s finest brands, such as Aveda, Bvlgari, Calvin Klein, Diptyque, Hermes, La Prairie, Montblanc, and SK-II. We have also established Joint Ventures with the likes of LVMH Group, Elizabeth Arden, Puig, Yves Rocher, and By Terry. At the core of our business is a diverse and dynamic #OneTeam of 2000 talents that shape the face of luxury beauty, and delights consumers daily across our growing footprint of 15 markets.   Why Join Us? At LUXASIA, we believe there is beauty within every talent – that is you.   We grow you by building your competencies and unleashing your potential. We have curated a vast portfolio of over 100 luxury brands across Asia Pacific and growing. Your work will enrich the lives of millions of consumers across the region. With us, you get to be an entrepreneur, running the business like it is your very own. We give you autonomy but not without guidance and genuine care. We are a diverse and inclusive team that is courageously innovative. Together as #OneTeam, we celebrate differences, embrace change, explore new ideas, take risks, fail fast, and drive results. While challenges at work are inevitable, the journey promises to be fulfilling.   With LUXASIA, an exciting career filled with robust professional growth awaits you. Isn’t that beautiful?   As a Demand Supply Planner, SK-II VN, you are the process owner for the regional demand plan and S&OP cycle for the brands. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure tight alignment between forecast plan and financial plan as well as manage the inventory levels of the brands. To support the Manager in managing and coordinating the activities of our supply chain and its partners, optimizing the Company’s efficiency and working capital whilst maintaining the service levels demanded by our customers.   Key responsibilities Drive monthly S&OP and forecast meetings with cross-functional stakeholders. Develop 12-month rolling demand forecast, incorporating market intelligence (promotions, phase in/phase out, new launches, dis-continuations) from Sales and Marketing teams. Challenge the forecast as needed. Translate demand plan into supply plan for order placement to principals. Balance demand and supply needs of omni-channels, facilitate product allocation or product rebalancing as and when required. Reconcile supply plan to demand plan to mitigate shortfalls and excess stocks situations for new launches, production related shortages or un-forecasted demand spikes. Monitor and manage Slow move and Obsolescence stock while driving for action from stakeholders. Analyze and highlight business risk and opportunity to stakeholders and jointly propose appropriate mitigation plans. Conduct historical sales analysis and data cleansing to build statistical baseline forecast. Develop and prepare monthly forecasting files, S&OP and KPI reports. Participate in demand & supply planning projects. Requirements Key Success Factors: Service Level Inventory Coverage Forecast Accuracy and Forecast Bias Manage Expiring, Slow Moving and Obsolete stock levels Forecast Validation Key Requirements: Have a tertiary qualification or equivalent combination of relevant working experience that will allow the successful performance of job expectations. At least 1-3 years of related working experience in supply chain / procurement industry. Proficient in Microsoft Office - Excel, SAP experience is an added advantage. Have collaborated with regulatory affairs groups to assess pending and new regulations and changes, and have demonstrated the ability to reduce and manage complexity. Have good interpersonal skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines. Have good command in English communication skills including Speaking and Writing.   Do you have what it takes to succeed in a fast-paced and intense environment? Do you thrive on challenges? Do you want to bring innovative ideas to life? Are you keen to abandon the status quo, try new things, embrace failures as lessons, recover fast, yet always pursue excellence? If so, you are the one we are looking for. JOIN US and let’s grow together. To explore other careers opportunities, visit our careers page @ https://www.luxasia.com/careers/ If you have a question for us, please drop us an email here. We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you. Note to staffing agencies Please DO NOT contact LUXASIA’s employees or Talent & Excitement (T&E) team in an attempt to present candidates for our roles. LUXASIA has our own panel of appointed agencies that we work with. Any agency who is interested to work with us must obtain prior written approval from LUXASIA’s T&E team before you submit candidates’ resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. LUXASIA will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Thank you for your understanding.                                                        Benefits As company's policy