International Demand Planning Senior Associate / Manager

Charoen Pokphand Foods (Huai Khwang)

18 True Tower, Ratchadaphisek Road, Huai Khwang

10310, Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand

CPF operates integrated agro-industrial and food business, including livestock and aquaculture such as swine, broiler, layer, duck, shrimp and fish. The businesses are categorized into 3 categories, namely Feed, Farm and Food. The Company also operates retail and foods outlets.

About this position

The International Demand Planning Senior Associate / Manager is responsible for collaborating with the commercial team to develop effective forecast models, support management with risk assessments, and ensure data integrity in demand forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with commercial team and develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns.
• Support management with risk assessments, sales gap, and mitigation activities.
• Participate in new demand forecasting tool implementation and ensure of data integrity throughout business.
• Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
• Successfully communicate forecast and required inventory estimations.
• Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies.
• Conduct bi-weekly pre-S&OP with involved parties from Sales, Marketing to Plant, Logistics.
• Prepare and participate in S&OP if necessary.
• Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, industrial engineering, statistics, mathematics or other relevant fields.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a demand planning/forecasting role.
• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
• Strong analytical and statistical knowledge.
• Attention to detail and ability to focus on numbers for both short and long period.
• Adaptability, agility, resilience to new tools, processes, and advanced software package.
• Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.