Demand Planning Assistant Manager

Job summary

Our client is a UK manufacturing company specialized in garment, textile.

Job Responsibilities

Demand Planning:

• Develop, implement, and refine demand forecasting models to accurately predict future customer demand.
• Monitor and assess forecast accuracy and make adjustments to strategies as needed.
• Collaborate with key departments (sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain) locally and globally to align forecasts with business goals.
• Ensure alignment between demand forecasts and supply chain capabilities (e.g., inventory, production schedules).
• Work closely with sales teams to incorporate promotions, new product launches, and seasonal variations into demand forecasts.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure that stock is available to meet demand while minimizing excess inventory.
• Develop strategies for improving stock turnover and reducing stockouts or overstocks.
• Generate and present reports on demand forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and any potential issues to upper management.
• Analyse trends and customer behavior to anticipate future demand shifts and adjust forecasts accordingly.
• Identify opportunities to improve the demand planning process, ensuring it is efficient, data-driven, and responsive to market changes.
• Introduce and implement new tools, systems, or methodologies to improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency.
• Proactively address discrepancies between forecasted demand and actual sales, working with relevant departments to find solutions.
• Resolve issues related to demand-supply imbalances, such as stockouts or excess inventory

Procurement:

• Work closely with our partner to generate the purchase plan base on the forecast and actual order.
• Coordinate with local Procurement to monitor purchase activities of material for FR fabric and FR garment.
• Ensure that all procurement activities are compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Look for opportunities to reduce procurement costs while maintaining quality and reliability.
• Maintaining relationships with vendors and suppliers.

Administration:

• Assist the sales team with administrative tasks, contracts, presentations and assigned tasks.
• Monitor the status of FR fabric and Garment orders, ensuring that they meet customer expectations in terms of delivery time and product quality.
• Track and update sales forecasts and assist in preparing sales presentations for internal meetings or client reviews.
• Collaborate with the logistics and warehouse teams to ensure smooth order delivery.
• Work closely with our partner to monitor overall activities to ensure smooth operation and commitment for delivery to achieve sales targets.
• Ability to address issues that may arise during the sales process, such as customer concerns or logistical challenges, and provide quick, effective solutions.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment, collaborating with various departments (sales, marketing, operations, etc.).

Experience requirements

• Education: A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management
• At least 5 years experience in Garment and textile industries as Demand planning, supply chain management
• Understanding of Industry garment trends (safety standards)
• Experience negotiating with internal departments and suppliers
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively at all levels within the organization
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Growth mindset, proactive, teamwork, “can do” attitude
• Fluent in English
• Well organized
• Self-motivated

Education requirements

• Education: A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

If you are keen on this role, please directly contact Ms. Khanh Vy for immediate support via Zalo: 0908 609 952.

Contact Person

•   Khanh Vy Nguyen
•  Adecco