Own end-to-end demand planning and inventory control across Hangry's multi-brand operations, ensuring optimal product availability while achieving inventory and service level targets.
Develop and maintain demand forecasting frameworks using statistical models and business insights to improve forecast accuracy and planning effectiveness.
Lead monthly S&OP/Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycles by aligning Sales, Marketing, Finance, Procurement, Operations, and Supply Chain on demand, supply, and inventory plans.
Establish inventory strategies including DIO targets, safety stock policies, replenishment parameters, and inventory allocation across brands, warehouses, and operational locations.
Monitor and improve key PPIC performance metrics including forecast accuracy (MAPE/Bias), stock availability, inventory turnover, DIO, waste reduction, and out-of-stock performance.
Drive operational excellence through process standardization, planning automation, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Introduce and optimize planning tools, demand sensing capabilities, and replenishment methodologies to improve planning efficiency and inventory visibility.
Build and maintain PPIC dashboards, reports, and OKRs to support business performance monitoring and executive decision-making.
Collaborate closely with Commercial, Finance, Procurement, Warehouse, Operations, and Logistics teams to ensure planning decisions support business growth and operational requirements.
Represent the PPIC function in cross-functional planning meetings and executive discussions, providing strategic recommendations on demand, inventory, and supply planning.
Lead, coach, and develop the PPIC team by setting clear objectives, managing performance, building technical capabilities, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Statistics, or a related field. APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD) is a plus.
Minimum 4–5 years of experience in PPIC, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain, with at least 2–3 years owning demand forecasting, inventory planning, or S&OP/IBP processes.
Experience leading or mentoring a team and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, Commercial, Procurement, and Operations.
Strong knowledge of demand forecasting, inventory optimization, S&OP/IBP, and inventory control concepts such as DIO, safety stock, EOQ, ABC analysis, and forecast accuracy (MAPE/Bias).
Proficient in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and planning tools; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or Looker) is a plus.
Experience in F&B, QSR, FMCG, Retail, or Manufacturing with multi-SKU and multi-location operations is highly preferred.
Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
