Demand Planning Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE :
S&OP and Demand Planning Analyst

DATE OF ISSUE28/09/2026BUSINESS GROUP/ DIVISION/COMPANY Performance Mineral Asia Pacific STATUS Permanent REPORTS TO
(position)S&OP Team Leader LOCATION
India JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSEIn 2-3 sentences, summarise the job purpose stating overall role and objectives, and its overall contribution to the Company

Manages and execute sales and operation planning process in PMAPAC to ensure alignment of functions and Top Management to delivery of mid to long-term business targets and customer satisfaction
JOB SCOPE/DIMENSIONSGive key data and statistics (4 or 5 at most) that characterise the results, means, and activities upon which this position has a direct or indirect influence : turnover, gross margin, budgets, tonnage, number of subordinates, number of customers, geographical zones concerned.

This position reports directly to the Sales & Operations Planning Leader.
He/she will manage the S&OP process including the trading demand planning as well as monitoring and supporting the relevant supply chain performance monitoring of key performance indicators of PMAPAC. He/she would be responsible for identifying, sharing and implementing best practices across sites within the region.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

List the essential functions, major activities and the main areas of ongoing responsibility concerning the position. Give the precise long- term results or the contributions expected of the position. Use action verbs (ex : contribute, assure, supervise) to indicate the degree of responsibility of the position with regards to the expected results. Identify the necessary components of success and the specific difficulties for the position.

- Coordinates / adherence the demand forecasting process, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information from Segment and finance, for multiple time horizons as per our pre fixed timeline (18m rolling, year end, etc.) on PMAPAC Local Assets & Trading covering Trading, InterBA and Interco.
- Creates and maintains demand forecast models by taken in consideration on assisting open order & inventory + historical of customer purchase pattern
- Manages the PMAPAC local assets & trading S&OP cycle, incl. coordination of forecast supply response from operations.
- Analyse the external demand and convert into INTERCO demand where applicable. For Raw Material demand, to coordinate / guide the demand plant to update raw material demand in SAC. For Trading Warehouses / Sales Organizations, generate the INTERCO demand forecast, and review with Customer Service, Warehouse, Supply Chain team to fulfill the external sales demand / replenishment requirement for warehouses with MRP set. (Trading-APAC, interco-APAC, EMEA & PMA & major RM replenishment plan & update into SAC planning system)
- Analyse supply and demand issues. Prepares all data, metrics and scenarios to be discussed with respective sites (follow-up of action log file, communicates key conclusions to stakeholders )
- Ensures identification, monitoring and reporting of assumptions, risks and opportunities related to the medium to long-term business targets. Escalate as appropriate
- Defines and maintains key S&OP & SC KPIs
- Continuous improvement: Continuously review the S&OP process & Key Performance Matrixes to ensure it suits business needs and is up to date with best practices
- Key interfaces: strong partnership to be built with (i) Segments leadership, (ii) product management, (iii) Supply Chain, (iii) Operations; (iv) Purchasing; (v) Finance

OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONSWhat other functions are performed in this position that might not be considered essential?
JOB SPECIFICATIONSEducation:
- Minimum Diploma in Engineering/Business/Logistics/Supply Chain/Mathematics/Other Discipline

Experience :
- At least 3-5 years of experience in Production planning, Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Service related field
- Good / practical understanding of S&OP best practices
- Project management
- Strong analytical skills and strategic understanding.
- Excellent integrity and ethical standards.
- Strategic thinking, interpersonal skills, ability to propose solutions
- Advocate for data integrity
- Computer skills required (Google Suites, Ms-Excel)
- Knowledge in ERP System (Accpac, SAP) and Business Intelligence (SAC) is added advantage

Languages :
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, conversing in Chinese is an added advantage
Knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics (Identify skills/attributes required for this position which may include leadership, problem solving, interpersonal, communications, planning, team participation skills, and/or language requirements.)

IMERYS SOFT SKILLS:
- Adaptability
- Rigour
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Analytical and synthetic mindset
- Team Spirit

SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS:
- Analytical skills (Google Sheets / Excel)
- Ability to coordinate with many stakeholders
Physical/Environmental Aspects US ONLYList specific physical demands and activities of the position with a description of the activity including the frequency and duration required. Also note the work environment.