VALUE CONTRIBUTION: The Demand & Supply Specialist will significantly contribute to the team by accurately planning sales and demand to optimize inventory and align orders to prevent stock excess or shortages.

JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The Demand & Supply Specialist plays a crucial role in the department for developing accurate demand forecasts. This position involves creating detailed order plans based on in depth analysis. This role will play a key part in maintaining optimal inventory levels across all the lineup, closely work with factory to address production/shipment delays and enhancing overall operational efficiency in supply and demand operations.

Managing the below responsibilities for All Automotive Brands (Chevrolet, Hyundai, Genesis & Geely)

• Develop accurate order forecasts by model, grade, and color by analyzing sales trends, inventory levels, arrivals, factory constraints, shipment to ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained across all brands.
• Work with Sales team to obtain accurate sales forecasts to build into the rundown
• Monitor orders in the system to ensure timely production, coordinating with factories across all brands to address and resolve any production or shipment delays.
• Analyze and provide insights on supply and demand constraints, identifying potential risks and opportunities to optimize inventory and maximize revenue.
• Negotiations with factory to ensure allocation aligns with our order submissions
• Prepare data and summaries for monthly order review meetings, presenting a clear rationale for proposed orders to secure signoffs on production volumes.
• Lead monthly order planning meetings with Sales and management.
• Collaborate closely with departments such as Pricing, Finance, Sales, and Marketing.
• Support budget preparation by providing demand forecasts aligned with the budgeted plan.

EXPERIENCE

• 2-3 years’ experience in Automotive Demand Planning Department

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demand Planning and Forecasting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Experience using forecast models/rundown for demand planning
• Attention to detail, great communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Proactively identify problems and take appropriate action to resolve them

COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Problem solving skills, numerical skills
• Team player