Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values - trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils! Learn more about us as a workplace upm.com/careers We are now looking for a Demand Planning Manager, APAC . This position will be located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Greetings from your future manager As the connecting element between sales, sourcing, and supply, you'll ensure we have reliable data in our S&OP process. If data analysis is your bread and butter, and you have the skills to drive conclusions and translate them into actionable recommendations, you are the person we are looking for! Don't hesitate and apply! Leo Jin , Director, Strategic Projects & Commercial Excellence, APAC, UPM Raflatac What You'll Do Generating statistical forecast based on data modeling Interacting with Key Commercial Stakeholders to collect and interpret the potential impact of market trends and demand drivers, leading the sales forecast reviews to achieve consensus for demand forecast Working closely with account owners in various sales units to understand the nuances and reconciling significant variances, refining forecasts to reflect updated sales and marketing strategies Reviewing trends in historical sales, forecast accuracy and forecast bias with the goal of progressive continuous improvement Documenting and monitoring relevant assumptions that drive changes in demand Contributing to the development of annual plans Identifying discrepancies and providing recommendations aimed at improving demand-planning performance Managing forecasting aspects of New Product Introductions and corresponding phase outs by developing and maintaining a close collaboration with the Market and Sales departments Who You Are You have bachelor's degree or equivalent in Data Science, Statistics & Predictive Analytics You have Fluent English skills You have experience in demand forecasting or supply chain planning You have strong knowledge of supply chain processes, forecasting models, and inventory management techniques You have advanced skills in Excel and Power BI You have an ability to translate market intelligence to forecast and to build strong collaborative relationship You are a proactive thinker who can grasp the overarching vision while also engaging in detailed discussions This Is What We Offer For You A meaningful job - We have an inspiring purpose 'We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative. A caring community - Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees. Development opportunities - We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth. Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves. Additional Information For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at [HIDDEN TEXT] Show more Show less