Demand Planner

Hatch Asia is seeking a skilled Demand Planner to lead and manage high-quality demand planning processes for the defined area (BU and/or Countries) to contribute to reliable input to tesa manufacturing and sourcing about regional supply needs.

About the Role:

• Ensure the on-time and complete execution of the daily, weekly, and monthly forecasting activities with the aim of achieving the best possible forecast accuracy and value-add metrics.
• Lead direct meetings with relevant business stakeholders (e.g., sales, marketing, finance).
• Ensure the regional consensus demand plan consolidation for the assigned scope of responsibility, by executing the following core processes: Statistical Forecast Enrichment.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) & Promotion Forecasting.
• Execution of OMP+ Task List.
• Forecast Consensus Meetings with Sales.
• KPI Reporting.
• Sales Reporting.
• Support the implementation of SEA and/or Regional forecasting process guidelines, driving continuous improvement (CIP) and harmonization.
• Direct project management for the assigned initiatives within SEA.
• Oversee daily inventory and demand planning using our SAP and OMP systems.
• Monitor and review weekly stock availability on all purchase orders to maintain in-stock positions and meet customer demand.
• Develop and implement inventory control procedures and best practices to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize overstock situations.
• Analyze sales patterns, customer demand, and seasonal fluctuations to forecast inventory needs and ensure optimal stock levels across all warehouses in South East Asia.
• Coordinate with supply chain teams to order materials, ensuring timely deliveries to meet inventory requirements.
• Communicate inventory status and performance to management and cross-functional teams.
• Manage the sample request from Sales.

Requirements:

• Educational level & Certifications: University degree with preferred Logistics and Supply Chain management, International Economics (APICS certification as a plus).
• 5+ years of experience in a supply chain planning role (APO / OMP or similar tool knowledge is a plus) within a matrix organized multinational company.
• Very good written and spoken English skills (C1 level or higher).
• Capability to liaise with and influence senior stakeholders (e.g., sales mgmt.) to enable the forecast enrichment process.
• Skilled communicator with a focus on stakeholder involvement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A good understanding of supply planning principles.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and virtual environment.
• Motivated to collaborate in an international environment, with the willingness to occasionally travel.