Demand & Supply Planner

BASF

Singapore

Posted on May 20, 2026

Objectives of the position:

Responsible for driving and improving demand forecast accuracy with Sales team
To plan and manage raw materials and merchandise products
To manage expiring, slow moving and obsolete inventory including discussion with sales, propose and execute write-offs and material extensions
Owner of material master data accuracy and maintenance

Demand Planning

To drive forecast accuracy by working closely with Sales team to gather industry and market trends, analysing historical data and gathering rolling forecast
To lead monthly demand review meeting with sales team to review forecast accuracy, biasness and ensure latest demand is updated in planning tools
To ensure DCF, DCC system data accuracy and assist sales reps in any system related issues
To continuous improve demand planning process with latest best practices
To plan, manage and act as the single point of contact in Supply Chain for merchandize products
To support make-versus-buy analysis and recommendations
To coordinate set-up of Inter-Company Transfer Pricing prices for finished goods
To establish and lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
To maintain and update Portfolio list based on make v buy, obsolete and new product launch decisions

Supply Planning

To collaborate closely and work effectively with logistics planner and production planner to ensure on time delivery and fulfilment of orders
To resolve supply issues and develop mitigation plans for potential supply disruptions
To manage inventory target stocks for all finished goods and days of inventory projection and reporting
To own and develop inventory management measures to drive inventory optimization.
To lead monthly review of slow moving, expiring and obsolete inventory with sales and marketing and follow up with action plans
To propose quarterly stock write-off list to Supply Chain manager and execute upon approval
To manage and coordinate materials phase in phase out, site transfers as well as the maintenance of related master data with related factories and cross-function departments
To actively review and implement planning business rules and stocking policy along the value chain
Owner of material master data set up and maintenance, including coordination of ICTP price maintenance
To support continuous improvement of planning processes through participating/contributing to projects and planning community
SAP Support – Lead SAP Material Master / Planning Process and support any system integration or migration.
To support stock-take and reconciliation process
Acts as the back-up for Production Planner

Qualifications and job requirements:

Min. Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management or Business Admin.
At least 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain management, with focus on demand and supply planning
Experience in demand forecasting system and planning tools will be an added advantage
Knowledge in production planning is highly preferred

Technical & professional knowledge: