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Country:  Viet Nam
City:  Ho Chi Minh
Job Family:  Supply Chain
Contract Type:  Limited-term
Job ID:  53404

Senior Demand Planner - Temporary

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin® Nurishh®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.

Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!

Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!
 

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LOCATION & REPORT

  • Job Title: Senior Demand Planner - Temporary 
  • Site: Bel Vietnam - Location: Head office in Ho Chi Minh City 
  • Scope:  VN
  • Reporting to: Demand Planning Manager, SEA & VN

 

JOB SCOPE & CORE DELIVERABLES

 

Ensure accurate demand and risk & opportunities forecast within a BU to enable business piloting and fulfill customer needs. By analyzing market trends, historical data, and stakeholder inputs, the Demand Planner improves forecast accuracy at sku level and helps optimizing inventory and driving operational efficiency on 18-months horizon.

PERIMETERS OF THE JOB 

Number of reports (direct & indirect): 0 

RESPONSIBILITIES – WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?

 

    • Data Analysis:
    • Maintain the data set of demand planning including Master data, Historical data and Forecasting data for Vietnam in daily basic
    • Maintain data source in Power BI for VN S&OP Dashboard
    • Contribution to S&OP process:
    • Understand its portfolio, the ABC-XYZ classification and forecastability to decide forecast strategies.
    • Develop and maintain an accurate 18 months sales forecasts at sku level on a dedicated perimeter by analyzing historical sales data, market trends, business insights and statistical forecasts. Leverage the Advanced Planning System for enhanced accuracy and efficiency.
    • Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to gather input on promotional activities, new product launches, seasonal trends and update frequently the system. Work closely with Supply Planning teams to ensure smooth alignment of supply with demand.
    • Prepare, lead and document S&OP Demand Review Meetings. Reflect monthly S&OP decisions into the system on time and collaborate with peers (e.g. masterplanning, deployment) on changes above threshold.
    • KPIs: Analyze, identify forecast hypothesis gaps versus plan. Alert the business team and develop actions to correct forecast bias in order to improve inventory levels, freshness, customer service performance metrics. Prepare and present regular demand planning reports for key stakeholders.
    • Identify and communicate potential risks that could affect demand planning, such as supply disruptions, market demand shifts, or changes in inventory policies. Propose mitigation strategies.
    • Contribute to annual budget exercise, understand top-down S&OP approach and is able to challenge business assumptions on its perimeter with data insights.
    • Identify improvement areas within the demand planning process. Participate to the demand planning global community with the BPO support (eg key user, champion)
    • Contribute to Pre S&OP meeting and S&OP meeting preparation
    • Project management:
    • Contribute to transition to new demand planning system at Vietnam market: Athena project
    • Contribute to developing supply chain international flows based on direction from leadership team (if any)

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

 

  1. Requirements

 

  • Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 year experience to understanding Supply Chain Management and Supply Chain International Flow (FMCG is a plus)
  • Familiarity with statistical forecasting approach.
  • Being passionate about working with number and detail focused
  • Strong analytical and critical to challenge business team with an unbiased perspective.
  • Having ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Being organized to manage daily, weekly, monthly schedule and multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Experience in APS platforms (eg Maestro Kinaxis, JDA, IBP), ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and advanced Excel.
  • Knowledge of Power BI tools is a plus
  • Supply chain (Apics certification is a plus)

 

  1. Skills

 

  • Proficiency in English: written, spoken and interpersonal
  • High adaptability to volatile business dynamics and transforming environment
  • Solution-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to end-to-end planning
  • Good communication and collaboration/influential skills to work across departments and functions.

 

LOCATION

  • Bel Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City Head Office.

 

 

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