Job Description:
Huntsman Corporation is now looking for a dynamic individual as a Demand Planner.
The ideal candidate will be based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
As a Demand Planner you will:
Responsible for the demand management of APAC regional product category/ies.
Responsible for the demand management for Indian Subcontinent
Develop a clear, aligned demand plan in the near-to-long term basis by implementing demand control in the near-term (0-3 months) and mid-term/longer term strategic divisional demand plan, for both Unconstrained & Constrained forecast.
Review & achieve sign-off on 4-24 month demand plan in conjunction with regional Market Managers, Sub-regional Managers and Commercial Directors. Ensure that changes to the demand plan are well aligned with supply chain through the Integrated Business Planning Process.
Drive the weekly demand changes process with sub-regional demand managers and actively participate in the commercial war rooms; Support the monthly regional demand review meeting in 1st week of every month
Take decisions to ensure demand control within 0-6 months (involves discussing the allocation options with sub-regions within APAC and with supply chain)
Review and aligned finance outlook projection with sub region manager, and provide the details to regional demand team
As the main interface, to lead and guide the sub-regional demand team
Receive instructions and perform duties as required by regional/global directives
Participate, as required, in cross-functional projects related to systems & process improvement within APAC HPP business.
Assists/cooperate with other employees in accomplishment of Huntsman company goals.
Complete all company-required training programs.
Participate in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.
Understand that management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time
Occasional overseas travel within APAC and/or internationally, on as required basis
What skills and experiences are we looking for?
Degree/ master’s in business administration, international trade/business, supply chain planning
At least 5 years’ experience in Supply Planning or Demand Planning/Forecasting or Sales & Inventory Management
Advanced proficiency in MS Office365 software (for e.g., MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Outlook, SharePoint)
Ability to learn/use demand management software
Team-oriented approach and ability to work in a matrix organization
Ability to work as part of a diverse and high-energy team
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of the organization
Able to communicate tactfully and effectively in both verbally and writing
Able to maintain effective work relations with those encountered during the course of employment.
Flexibility and adaptability to new instructions and/or dynamic organizational priorities is critical for job success.
What can we offer?
Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. We are a global specialty chemical company with locations in 25 countries around the world, employing over 6,000 associates. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.
Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.
Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.
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What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions.
We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
