Global Demand Planning Manager

Job Title: Global Demand Planner

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Global Demand Planner to monitor and execute on our global planning processes across multiple markets, countries, vendors, and locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute the global demand planning strategy for assigned markets, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals and demands.
• Collaborate with senior leaders in Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Finance to ensure seamless integration of planning processes and objectives.
• Work closely with regional planning teams to localize global strategies, drive accountability for forecast accuracy, in-stock status, and minimize slow-moving/obsolete inventory.
• Participate in global demand forecasting and supply planning activities, ensuring balanced capacity management and sourcing across regions.
• Identify optimal resource utilization across production facilities and suppliers, balancing cost control with agility and responsiveness.
• Monitor and report key performance metrics (KPIs) related to assigned markets' global planning, including forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, lead times, and SLOB.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and a unified approach to global planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Exemplary English language proficiency is required; business proficiency in Korean is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in global supply chain demand planning, with at least 1 year in a multi-national role.
• Proven track record of success in supporting global planning functions.
• Experience in multi-country, nutritional, or food-related supply chain is preferred.
• Strong expertise in S&OP processes, forecasting models, inventory management, and capacity planning across diverse global markets.

Technical Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to leverage data and insights for strategic decision-making.
• In-depth knowledge of global demand planning, sourcing, production, logistics, and inventory management.
• Expertise in planning and ERP systems, advanced analytics, and forecasting methodologies.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and ability to navigate complex global challenges.
• Strong communicator and influencer with relationship-building skills.
• High level of adaptability, capable of leading through change and driving continuous improvement.