Head of Demand Planning (FMCG)

About the role:

Our client is a well-established FMCG company in Indonesia with a broad product portfolio and a complex nationwide distribution network. They are looking for an experienced Head of Demand Planning to lead the demand planning function and strengthen the integration between commercial demand, supply, inventory, and distribution.

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for end-to-end planning, working across commercial and supply chain functions to optimize demand, inventory, and service levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the S&OP / IBP process, aligning demand, supply, inventory, production, and distribution across functions.
• Own demand forecasting and planning, combining statistical forecasting, historical trends, commercial inputs, promotions, and market insights.
• Drive improvements in forecast accuracy, inventory health, service levels, and working capital across a high-SKU FMCG portfolio.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Production, and Logistics to identify demand and supply risks and translate business plans into executable plans.
• Leverage data, analytics, and planning systems to improve forecasting, scenario planning, and planning efficiency, while driving continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach, and develop the planning team while influencing senior stakeholders and supporting business planning and financial decision-making.
  
  

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience across demand planning, supply chain planning, S&OP, or related supply chain functions, with strong FMCG or consumer goods experience.
• Proven track record leading S&OP / IBP and end-to-end demand and supply planning in a complex, high-volume environment.
• Strong expertise in demand forecasting, inventory optimization, supply-demand balancing, and planning analytics, ideally across a high-SKU portfolio and nationwide distribution network.
• Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge assumptions and align Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and senior leadership.
• Proven people leadership experience, ideally managing managers or senior planning professionals, with strong coaching and capability-building skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong experience with planning systems such as SAP, SAP APO, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Anaplan, or similar platforms, with a solid understanding of inventory, working capital, budgeting, and P&L impact.
  
  

If you are a highly motivated and results-driven individual with a strong background in demand planning and supply chain management in the FMCG industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join the leadership team and play a key role in shaping demand planning strategy, optimizing supply chain performance, and supporting the company's continued growth!