Drive planning for regional materials through hubs, ensuring alignment with best practices and regional requirements
Coordinate hub-level planning to balance service levels, cost, and inventory targets
Act as the regional process owner, ensuring consistency and scalability of planning practices
Lead the design and execution of demand forecasting processes for regional materials to match customer & business requirements
Collaborate with commercial, finance, and supply chain teams to improve forecast accuracy
Track forecast KPIs and drive corrective actions where needed
Define replenishment frameworks to optimize inventory policies and service levels at hubs
Monitor replenishment performance metrics and ensure timely corrective actions
Support working capital optimization through effective inventory management
Actively participate in SIOP process, ensuring demand, supply, and financial plans are aligned
Work closely with Commercial, Procurement, Logistics, Customer Service, SNO, and Finance to align forecast assumptions, resolve constraints, and balance supply/demand
Drive supply aggregation for regional consolidation and distribution to local markets
Provide planning insights to support regional footprint and distribution decisions
Ensure material master alignment across APAC markets, driving consistency in SKU definitions, attributes, and planning parameters
Manage a team of planners, providing leadership, coaching, and development
Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and ensure accountability for results
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or related discipline (Master’s preferred)
Minimum 8–10+ years of supply chain planning or hub planning experience in a global MNC environment
Prior experience with inventory optimization, forecast modeling and ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Strong analytical capabilities, with proficiency in data analysis, Excel, and planning tools
Proven cross-functional collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent communication — both written and verbal.
Strategic mindset with focus on service level improvements and cost-effective planning.