Job description
Join Cargill as a Demand & Supply Planning Manager in Kuala Lumpur and lead the end-to-end planning lifecycle across demand, supply, capacity, and inventory. This role sits at the heart of our regional supply chain, translating market signals into actionable plans that balance service levels with cost efficiency. You will partner with sales, manufacturing, procurement, and logistics to ensure products are available where and when customers need them, while optimizing working capital and reducing waste.
As a senior planning leader, you will own the S&OP process, drive forecast accuracy improvements, and guide capacity planning to support growth across multiple product lines. You will leverage data-driven insights to identify risks and opportunities, implement robust planning standards, and champion continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers exposure to regional and global planning practices, enabling you to influence production scheduling, procurement strategies, and inventory policies in a fast-paced, consumer-focused environment.
At Cargill, you will thrive in a collaborative culture that values accountability, analytical thinking, and clear communication. You will lead a team of planners, mentor talent, and deliver meaningful impact by aligning supply with demand, optimizing inventory turns, and contributing to sustainable, profitable operations. This position provides a competitive compensation package, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible difference in the availability of essential products across the region.
Responsibility
- Lead end-to-end demand planning for assigned product portfolios, ensuring accurate forecasts aligned with sales and marketing inputs.
- Develop and manage integrated supply, capacity, and inventory planning to meet service levels while minimizing total cost.
- Own the S&OP cycle; facilitate monthly cross-functional consensus meetings and publish a single, integrated plan.
- Monitor forecast accuracy, bias, and variability; implement forecast improvement initiatives and data governance.
- Collaborate with regional and global planning teams to ensure alignment with business strategy and governance standards.
- Drive inventory optimization, safety stock policies, and risk management to minimize write-offs and excess stock.
- Lead and develop a team of planners; mentor talent and build planning capability across the organization.
- Provide scenario planning, risk assessment, and contingency planning to address supply disruptions and demand shifts.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, industrial engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in demand and/or supply planning within manufacturing, preferably FMCG/food/agri sectors.
- Strong knowledge of S&OP processes and MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP or Oracle).
- Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
- Experience in KPI-driven planning, inventory management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong communication and written/verbal presentation skills in English; additional Malay language skills are a plus.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.