Regional Executive, Parts Demand Forecasting & Planning

Regional Executive, Parts Demand Forecasting & Planning

Job Summary

The RegionalExecutive, Parts Demand Forecasting & Planning is a critical role withinthe Centralized Parts Management team, responsiblefor regional demand forecasting and planning to ensure parts availability at Central Hub and ESC while meeting Servicetargets and optimizing working capital for SEA region.

This role also supports Strategicand Operational projects,including Service Parts strategy implementation, operational processimprovements, and other assignmentsby the Regional Manager.

Scope of work & Key Responsibilities

Demand Forecasting

Develop 6-month regional demand forecasts and minimum monthly rolling forecasts using statistical models, service demand inputs, product launch and withdrawal, engineers input on parts wear and tear, countries input, and leveraging Parts Planning tools/systems to ensure accurate and minimize bias forecasts.

Analyse demand patterns and signals by countries, distributors, service partners, and parts criticality to refine forecasting parameters

Collaborate with HQ planning teams to ensure forecasts are aligned with supply-side constraints

Planning

Define and maintain the regional parts planning process (baseline models, ABC-XYZ classification etc.)

Define service levels for each segment, safety stock, reorder and replenishment points, and re-order amounts by SKU for each ESC and Central Hub

Collaborate with Order Management, Inventory Management, and ESC colleagues to optimize and manage trade-off between service level and inventory costs regionally.

Coordinate with Business units and Product engineers to ensure planning accuracy and implementation.

Optimize inventory investment through effective planning parameters, stock balancing, and reduction of excess and obsolete inventory while maintaining target service levels.

Performance & Governance

Collaborate with Parts Excellence colleague to track planning KPls (i.e. Delivery on-time, Parts fulfilment rate, Days of supply, Aging stocks, Write-off) and continuously improve planning rules.

Provide planning rules and thresholds to align downstream order management and inventory management.

Provide prompt support to the management and team for any other assignments/duties thatare required based on business needs

Key Accountabilities

Ensure accurate regional demand forecasts

Enhance forecast reliability and responsiveness

Maintain effective parts planning parameters

Balance Inventory and service level targets

Monitor planning and inventory performance

Support cross-functional supply chain alignment

Key Job Requirements

Job/ Skills Competencies

Demand forecasting and trend analysis

Inventory planning and optimization

Safety stock and replenishment management

Data analytics and reporting

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Lean methodologies and Continuous improvement

Project management/administration

Strong analytical and data-driven mindset

Able to translate complex models into clear business rules

Team player and Effective communicator (Verbal & Written)

Critical Work Experience

3 - 5 years of experience in Demand planning, Inventory planning, Parts Planning, Supply chain planning

Experience in Aftersales, service parts, manufacturing or related industries preferred

Statistical forecasting, inventory optimization, and replenishment planning preferred

Experience with ERP and Forecasting & planning tools/systems (i.e. SAP, Power Bl, Excel)

Qualifications

Degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Industrial Engineering or related discipline