Sales Planning & Operations Specialist ((Bilingual Chinese - English)

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Job Summary

To develop and analyze demand forecasts, align supply–demand, coordinate with Sales, Supply Chain, Production, and Procurement, and support the monthly/ quarterly S&OP process to achieve service, inventory, and OTIF targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Demand Planning
• Collect data from sales, marketing, order processing, and sales record from internal customers.
• Analyze historical data, consumption trends, and market factors.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasts.
• Monitor forecast accuracy & bias and recommend improvement actions.
• Supply Review & Capacity Alignment
• Work with supply chain, production, and procurement to confirm supply capabilities.
• Assess risks related to shortages, excess inventory, or capacity constraints.
• Propose scenarios and solutions for supply–demand gaps.
• S&OP Process Management
• Prepare documents for demand review, supply review, pre‑S&OP, and executive S&OP meetings.
• Update relevant dashboards/KPIs: OTIF, forecast accuracy, inventory vs target.
• Track action items and follow up after S&OP meetings.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination
• Facilitate communication across sales, supply chain, production, and procurement.
• Ensure consistency in data, forecasts, and planning inputs.
• Support issue escalation and resolution for supply–demand alignment.
• Reporting & Data Analysis
• Update forecast, inventory, lead time, and consumption data.
• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly reports as required.
• Analyze trends and recommend improvements for the S&OP process.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Chinese & English is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, engineering, or related fields.
• 3 years of experience in S&OP, demand planning, supply planning, or data analytics.
• Experience with ERP (SAP) or forecasting tools preferred.
• Strong data analysis skills with proficiency in Excel/ Power BI.
• Logical thinking and ability to handle complex datasets.
• Effective communication and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Strong presentation and reporting skills.
• Able to work with large datasets, identify trends, detect deviations, and generate meaningful insights for planning.
• Uses root‑cause analysis, impact assessment, and scenario planning to address supply‑demand imbalances.
• Understands connections between Sales, S&OP, supply chain, production, and procurement to build feasible and optimized plans.
• Manages workload based on business impact and ensures timely completion of forecasts and planning cycles.
• Handles multiple tasks simultaneously and adapts quickly to demand changes, supply issues, or lead‑time shifts.
• Ensures precise forecast inputs and clean data, which are critical to effective S&OP outcomes.
  
  

Your Benefits

• Schedule:Monday – Friday (08:30 – 16:30) with hybrid option to WFH 4 days/month.
• Employee shuttle service from HCMC.
• 14 days annual leave + 1 fully paid day off for Christmas.
• Premium healthcare insurance package.
• In-depth health check package
• Modern pantry with free coffee.
• On-site sports & entertainment (badminton, table tennis, pickleball, football, foosball, darts...)
• Birthday gift/ celebrations.
• Free lunch provided in air-conditioned canteen.
• Competitive salary aligned with market standards.
• 100% salary payment during the probation period.
• Social Insurance contributions paid on the full gross salary from probation period time.

• Monthly KPI bonus, lucky money, 13th-month bonus, and annual performance bonus tied to company performance.
• Childcare allowance.
• Continuous learning with in-house training and an annual budget dedicated to your external skill development.
• A friendly, collaborative international environment with annual team-building trips and Year-End parties.
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Requisition ID: 3372