Planning Manager
Job Summary
Signature Market is seeking a Planning Manager to lead company-wide demand, supply, inventory, and production planning across multiple channels. The ideal candidate will oversee stock allocation, monitor inventory health, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency. This role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience with leadership capabilities in a fast-paced retail or FMCG environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead demand, supply, inventory, and production planning
- Oversee stock allocation, replenishment, and inventory health
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve supply efficiency
- Lead and develop the Planning Team
Required Skills
- 5+ years in supply chain or planning
- Managerial or team leadership experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Excel and ERP/MRP/WMS
Job Details
Job Description
Lead company-wide demand, supply, inventory and production planning across retail, e-commerce and B2B channels.
Oversee stock allocation, replenishment and production requirements to ensure product availability.
Monitor inventory health, including stock shortages, excess stock, slow-moving items and expiry risks.
Work closely with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Sales, Marketing and Finance on supply planning.
Identify supply constraints and drive corrective actions to improve inventory efficiency.
Lead and develop the Planning Team while improving forecasting and planning processes.
Other duties may arise from time to time and may be assigned to the employee as necessary.
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, demand, inventory or production planning.
Experience in a managerial or team leadership role.
Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills.
Good understanding of inventory management, forecasting and replenishment.
Experience in FMCG, food, retail, consumer goods or high-SKU environments is preferred.
Manufacturing or production planning experience is an advantage.
Strong Excel skills; ERP/MRP/WMS experience is preferred.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Malaysian only.
Salary Range : RM6,000.00 - RM8,000.00 per month