Demand and Supply Planning Executive

LUXASIA is the leading and largest beauty omnichannel brand-builder of Asia Pacific. Since 1986, it has successfully enabled market entry and brand growth for more than 100 luxury beauty brands, the likes of Albion, Aveda, Bvlgari, Calvin Klein, Creed, Diptyque, Hermes, La Prairie, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Montblanc, Rabanne, Ferragamo, and SK-II. LUXASIA has established Joint Ventures with the likes of LVMH Group, Revlon (for Elizabeth Arden), Puig, Shiseido, and Orveon (for Laura Mercier).  The Group's integrated brand-building capabilities include luxury retail, online commerce, consumer marketing & analytics, and supply chain management. LUXASIA is powered by a diverse and dynamic #OneTeam of 2700 talents across a 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 the 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? 

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Position Purpose

The Demand and Supply Planning Executive will be responsible for the demand planning, forecasting, supply planning, and inventory management for the assigned brand/category. This will be a key person working closely with other functional departments (Marketing, Sales, Warehouse, Finance, and Principal) to achieve the company's KPIs and goals.

Description of Duties

• Creates and owns the rolling baseline forecast on a per brand and SKU level with the use of FuturMaster.
• Conducts the Demand Planning/Forecast Review Meeting with Brand to come up with the S&OP Forecast on a monthly basis.
• Validates the S&OP Forecast versus financial budget and latest estimates.
• Highlights potential gaps and upsides in forecast vs financial budget/estimates.
• Follows through the SMAC (Sales and Marketing Activity Calendar) to come up with organic forecast and NPI forecast.
• Calculates the monthly orders based on S&OP Forecast, lead time, and pre-determined parameters based on KPI, company standard, and contractual budget.
• Works with cross-functional departments in improving KPIs such as Stockholding, Forecast Accuracy, Service Level, and Inventory Mix.
• Works with Customer Service Specialist to plan the distribution of stocks across channels.
• Liaises with Import, Warehouse, Principals, and Regional HQ for shipment and stocks related concerns.
• Performs other tasks related to Supply Chain not mentioned above, in one way or another.

Requirements

• Graduate of any Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain degree from any university.
• 3-5 years' experience in Supply Chain specializing in Demand Planning and Supply Planning.
• Can work with under pressure and with minimal supervision
• Output oriented
• Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Experience with SAP (SD and MAP modules)
• Experience with using FuturMaster
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel)

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. 

Championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

LUXASIA aspires to build a One Team of talents that reflects the diversity of the communities in our operating markets. LUXASIA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, marital status, or any other characteristics as provided by law. 

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