About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health at every stage of life. We are committed to fostering a workplace where you can do work that matters, grow professionally, be supported in your wellbeing journey, and build a longterm, impactful career.
At Abbott, you will have access to :
- Global career development opportunities
- A collaborative and inclusive culture
- Competitive local benefits and longterm career pathways
- Recognition as one of the world's most admired and trusted companies
The Opportunity
This position works within the
ANI Malaysia organization and is responsible for leading the
Demand Planning and S&OP processes, driving forecast accuracy, optimizing inventory health, and supporting business excellence initiatives. The role requires strong crossfunctional collaboration with Marketing, Supply Chain, FP&A, Sales, and external distributors.
The Demand Planning Manager will play a key role in ensuring operational effectiveness, aligning business plans, and enabling datadriven decisionmaking.
What You'll Do
S&OP / Demand Review Leadership
- Prepare S&OP/Demand Review agendas, packages, and meeting minutes
- Consolidate Affiliate Demand Statements
- Identify and investigate exceptions (abnormal demand, supply issues, constraints)
- Provide inmarket/tomarket and inventory analysis
- Prepare and communicate the Affiliate Demand Report to the Area
- Lead gap analysis between S&OP outcomes and financial commitments
Data Management & System Integrity
- Ensure accurate and timely publication of data across all relevant systems (JDA, Cognos, SAP APO, and local S&OP/Finance models)
Performance Management & KPI Tracking
- Track assigned KPIs for Area or Corporate
- Provide insights, analyses, and recommendations to improve affiliate performance
ADS & Demand Processes
- Actively participate in ADS planning processes
- Lead or support margin and profitability projects related to demand
- Coordinate and consolidate demand forecasts with major customers/distributors
S&OP Governance & Business Excellence
- Lead development of policies and procedures relating to S&OP, Demand Management, and Business Excellence
- Promote continuous improvement and drive innovation to streamline processes
- Manage grosstonet spending and forecasting ASP for ANI Malaysia
New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Coordinate with Marketing to support NPI process steps
- Report project status and readiness through S&OP governance
CrossFunctional Collaboration
- Lead reconciliation meetings with Marketing, Logistics, and FP&A
- Align forecasts with inmarket sales, market intelligence, and commercial inputs
- Review Business Projections vs. Adjusted Forecast
Inventory & DOH Management
- Manage DOH for Abbott and external channels (Tier 1 & Tier 2)
- Ensure DOH levels align with Plan/LBE and highlight risks
- Visit key customers to validate DOH, demand trends, and market dynamics
Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or Engineering
Experience
- Minimum 5 years in Demand Planning or Demand Management with proven success
- Experience in a multinational FMCG environment preferred
