Supply Planner (FMCG, APAC/China)

A leading global organisation is seeking a meticulous and collaborative Supply Planner to join their team in Kuala Lumpur, supporting the APAC and China regions. This role offers you the opportunity to play a pivotal part in ensuring the efficient and timely supply of finished goods (FG) for end market, directly impacting business success.

What you'll do:

• Develop and implement finished goods supply replenishment plans to balance supply and demand across regional warehouses and stocking points using advanced planning tools such as Kinaxis Maestro.
• Carry out medium to long term supply network projections to identify constraints and propose mitigations, feeding recommendations into the Regional Supply Review of S&OP processes.
• Support short term deployment planners by facilitating resolution of any immediate constraints affecting product flow or inventory levels.
• Own the process for finished goods stock allocation for the region based on forecasted demand, service level targets, and inventory policies to ensure optimal availability.
• Ensure appropriate planning data is updated in line with global governance requirements including lead times, service levels, and replenishment parameters.
• Develop and manage short-to-mid and mid-to-long-term production plans across multiple warehouse and manufacturing sites to end market ensuring alignment with demand forecasts and inventory targets.
• Work closely with local supply delivery leads and planners to resolve capacity bottlenecks, raw material shortages, and demand fluctuations by identifying effective mitigations.
• Track and analyse key performance indicators including plan adherence, capacity utilisation, service levels, stock turn rates, and forecast consumption while driving process improvements for enhanced planning accuracy.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or related field is required for this role.
• Experience in supply planning, replenishment or inventory management within FMCG, food & beverage or manufacturing industries is highly desirable.
• Proven expertise in using digital planning tools such as Kinaxis Maestro or similar platforms is essential for effective performance.
• Strong analytical skills combined with proficiency in supply chain software (Kinaxis Maestro preferred) and ERP systems (SAP ECC or S4 Hana) are necessary.
• Business proficiency in both English and Mandarin languages is mandatory due to regional collaboration requirements.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal are needed for effective interaction with APAC and global stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently within a dynamic global environment is crucial for success.
• Demonstrated capability in risk management including identification of stockouts or overstocking situations is important.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams such as procurement, production planners or deployment leads enhances effectiveness.
• Familiarity with sustainability awareness practices within supply chain operations adds value.

What sets this company apart:

The company is a global energy, mobility, and manufacturing organisation shaping the future of how customers move, power their lives, and access essential products and services. With a strong focus on innovation, integration, and safety, the organisation brings together capabilities across lubricants, chemicals, fuels, aviation, mobility, and convenience, supported by next‑generation business models and digital platforms.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C