Job Description

Demand Planner



Your Job:

The role is responsible for managing Demand Planning process for KC business in Mal / Sin (one or more categories). This role reports to Demand Planning Manager. He / She is responsible for leading the demand management process across the Business in Mal / Sin for all SKUs within the relevant customer base in order to meet customer service objectives whilst minimizing working capital. Additionally, the Demand Planner also leads Supply Chain optimization projects leading to product supply efficiency improvements throughout the value chain.

In your Demand Planner role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

About Us:

People have looked to Kimberly-Clark brands for more than 150 years and today we\'re proud to help over a billion people around the world cope, laugh, love and live every day. From the best nappies and baby wipes to the softest tissues, to the best supplies for business, we are constantly searching for new ways to make life better for our consumers, our customers and our planet.

Our leading consumer brands like the Kleenex, Huggies, VIVA, U by Kotex, Poise, Depend brands improve the lives of people around the world. Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world.

Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You

Role Overview & Primary Accountabilities:

• Lead Demand Planning Process for Consumer Business
• This role synthesizes all inputs across sales, marketing, finance and supply chain functions
• Lead and facilitate Demand S&OP meetings each period, driving consensus and carrying out category and regional demand reviews.
• Key contact person as a bridge between Demand Planning and supply planning in executing and adjusting the production plan to meet sales forecast requirement
• Produce periodic reports with team members on demand management and perform analysis on KPI and Scorecard performance.
• Implementing corrective action with consumer business teams in regards significant variances to forecast
• Providing forecasting supports for commercial activities (New Product Innovations; Promotions; New Listings etc.)
• Manage product / packaging rollovers, introductions and discontinuations in order best meet business unit objectives
• Manage inventory and facilitate initiatives to improve on finished goods inventory (e.g., clearance of slow-moving stocks)
• Lead demand optimization projects for Malaysia & Singapore.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years related experience in Supply Chain with 1 year in a supply / demand planning capacity in a Consumer Goods MNC Company
• Incumbent must possess analytical & project management skills as well as able to collaborate well with other stakeholders.
• Enjoy working in a cross functional environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a minimum Advance level in Excel
• SAP knowledge in Supply Chain-related areas is highly advantageous.

About You:

You\xe2\x80\x99re driven to perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we\xe2\x80\x99re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

What\xe2\x80\x99s on offer:

Our Kimberly-Clark employees receive a competitive salary and incentives as well as access to a fantastic range of benefits including superannuation, career development opportunities, free health & well-being activities, volunteering leave and much more.

To Be Considered:

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly.

In the meantime, feel free to browse our website for additional information on our company, brands and culture - .

Kimberly Clark is proudly accredited with as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality WGEA!

Kimberly Clark is proudly ranked by Forbes as \'World\'s Best Employer\' 2021, 2022!

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role\xe2\x80\x99s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.

Primary Location Malaysia - Petaling Jaya

Additional Locations

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Time Type Full time

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