Demand Planner (Fixed Term)

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We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

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CURRENT EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS, AND AGENCY PARTNERS: If you currently work for Brown-Forman, please apply by clicking the Careers icon on the Workday portal. For best results, use Google Chrome to view this page. Meaningful Work From Day One This role leads the regional Demand Planning and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) strategy for Brown-Forman Korea. Serving as the primary liaison between commercial teams, customers, and Supply Planning, you will transform commercial goals into actionable supply plans through advanced analytics. We are seeking a detail-oriented lead with the analytical prowess to solve complex logistical challenges and the communication skills to align diverse stakeholders. What You Can Expect 1. Demand Forecasting & IBP Leadership Facilitate the Monthly IBP Cycle: Lead consensus forecast meetings with Finance, Marketing, and Commercial teams to align on a single demand signal. Strategic Planning: Develop short- and long-term demand plans by integrating statistical modeling with market intelligence and sales trend analysis. Forecast Optimization: Continuous improvement of forecast accuracy by challenging assumptions, reducing bias, and managing sales exceptions. 2. Supply Chain Optimization & Inventory Management Global Collaboration: Partner with the Global Supply Planning team to manage replenishment, maintain Target Days of Inventory (DOI), and mitigate potential shortages. Inventory Efficiency: Monitor market inventory levels and execute timely actions to deplete slow-moving stock and minimize holding costs. Process Excellence: Audit supply chain processes to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive operational efficiency. 3. NPD & Value-Added Services (VAS) VAP Performance Analysis: Analyze actual VAP sales versus forecasts to identify variances and provide actionable insights for future planning. Launch Management: Serve as the supply chain lead for New Product Introductions (NPD), coordinating with Registration and Marketing for flawless execution. Life Cycle Management: Manage production transitions, packaging changes, and Route-to-Consumer (RTC) shifts to ensure market responsiveness. Production Coordination: Plan and post-production orders for repacks and VAPs at third-party warehouses while maintaining the SAP database for local SKUs. Data Integrity: Maintain the SAP database for local SKUs (repacks/VAPs) and manage brand/team allocations. 4. Performance & Initiative Support Metrics & Reporting: Manage and report on key supply chain KPIs, providing actionable insights to senior management. Regional Subject Matter Expert: Serve as the regional subject matter expert for both local and global supply chain initiatives. What You Bring to the Table Experience: 5+ years of supply chain experience, with at least 3 years specifically in Demand Planning or a strategic planning role. Industry: Mandatory experience in the FMCG sector. Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related quantitative field. Technical Skills: High proficiency in ERP systems ( SAP IBP & Kinaxis preferred ) and the MS Office Suite. Core Competencies: Strong understanding of the IBP or S&OP process. Analytical ability to translate complex data into strategic business stories. Excellent interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders across diverse cultures. Adaptability to thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment. Language: Fluency in English is required.

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