Market Planner

As a market planner, you will be part of the Supply Chain Management team of
Malaysia and APAC Export Markets responsible for management of demand forecasting
and supply processes to support the achievement of sales objectives and department
scorecard in the most efficient and cost effective manner.

Responsibility areas :
Demand Forecasting (KPI - FC Accuracy)
▪ Responsible to provide monthly article baseline forecast to respective Country Sales
and alignment of forecast with market owner and market strategy.
▪ Perform analysis on demand trending and FC development. Actively monitoring open
order development against demand & sales. Review FC on article & product group level
and adapt APO DP demand FC accordingly on weekly basis.
▪ Coordinating different FC estimations between Salesforce and an own evaluation
and/or strategic goals to ensure a consistent FC.
▪ Prepare FC accuracy analysis per market & product group under individual planner's
responsibility, and submit on time.
Forecast Confirmation (KPI - Confirmed Demand %)
▪Update weekly PSI; follow up shortage articles with related plants; responsible to
ensure achievement of acceptable confirmed demand % using PSI format.
▪ Check and ensure system replenishment plan (up to 12 weeks) to RDCs are as per FC
split.
▪ Monitor plan supply versus actual supply from plants, follow up on shortfall and
highlight to Country Sales and Stock Mgt. team if there is any major supply shortfall.
Management of articles Phasing In/Out and Promotion
▪ Provide regular updates to Country Sales on SOPs/availability dates for new articles.
▪ Alignment of FC for all phase-in and phase-out articles on changes in SOPs.
▪ Make random checking on open order and advise COD to change order RDD or delete
order (if necessary) for phase in and phase out articles according to latest SOPs.

Stock Management (KPIs - Inventory Turns, Customer Service Level & Slow/Dead stock
%)
▪ Work out articles' Safety Stock Level for RDCs. Analysis & highlight safety stock level
on quarterly basis for high FC error articles including Safety Stock Level for phase in &
phase out articles.
▪ Identify slow/dead stock by RDCs.
▪ Ensure month end and year end inventory target is achieved by pro-actively monitoring and push inventory structure.

FC Systems Handling (APO DP & MADA)
▪ Check MADA parameters regularly and ensure setting are as per agreed
replenishment strategy for RDCs.
▪ Check and ensure APO DP data is updated, highlight on any irregularities.
Data Analysis & Reporting
▪ Support request from Plant Operation, Market Distribution or Market Demand on data
request or data analysis as and when required.
▪ Review monthly KPI reports for markets & product group responsible. Prepare
findings based on tracking reports and investigation.
Others
▪ Provide support and training of Forecasting related matter to the Sales/COD team
when necessary
▪ Make some customer visit with Sales team to understand customer needs and
market problems.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or Supply Chain
Experience: Prior demand planning experience is added advantage.
Skills:
- Strong analytical skills
- Proficiency with MS Excel
- Knowledge of SAP APO module
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English
- Fast learner, self driven to be independent and collaborative at work

• At Continental, we let your ideas shape the future to make a meaningful difference in
the world, and to themselves.
• Opportunity to gain global experience and build networks from international mobility
across our vast organization.
• Competitive salary, bonuses and pension contributions. Beyond that, you’ll enjoy
generous leave, medical care and a highly competitively staff benefits package.
• We foster our people’s talent so they can master their career journeys and realize
their greatest potential.
• Open, inspiring and rewarding corporate culture
• Flexible working conditions that help you enjoy your work-life balance

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.