Assistant Manager - Demand Planning

At HEINEKEN Malaysia, we're looking for a highly analytical Assistant Manager - Demand Planning to transform data into actionable insights that support demand planning and business decisions. Working closely with Demand Planning, Commercial and Supply Planning teams, you'll develop data-driven insights, monitor forecast performance and support the delivery of accurate, execution-ready demand plans that enable product availability and business growth.

What You'll Do

• Analyse demand, sales and inventory data to generate insights that improve forecast quality and planning decisions.

• Support the development of execution-ready demand plans by translating sell-out demand into sell-in plans aligned with business priorities and supply capabilities.

• Monitor forecast performance through key KPIs such as Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias, Service Level and Inventory Health, providing root cause analysis and recommendations.

• Prepare dashboards, reports and data visualisations to support Demand Review, S&OP and business decision-making.

• Partner with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Commercial and Finance teams to identify risks, evaluate scenarios and improve planning outcomes.

• Monitor inventory performance, identify potential supply or inventory risks, and recommend actions to optimise stock levels and minimise write-offs.

• Maintain planning data integrity, support reporting automation and ensure planning systems deliver accurate and reliable information.

• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing reporting, planning processes and data governance through analytics and automation.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial/Operations Engineering, Data Analytics or a related discipline.

• 2–3 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Business Analytics or a similar analytical role, preferably within an FMCG environment.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into business recommendations.

• Knowledge of demand planning, forecasting principles and S&OP processes.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with forecasting, planning or reporting tools is an advantage.

• Experience using data visualisation tools such as Power BI is preferred.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.