Intern - Demand Planning

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**- Management of reports to track our goals and maintain consistency and best in class practices within in the planning and execution processes for innovation.- To monitor significant variances between Execute Volume, Trade Marketing and sales forecast and report findings to upper management.- Anticipate demand fluctuations as they impact on the supply plan - distribution changes, consumption trends, promotions, and customer inventory position.- To review consumption and shipment trends as compared to sales forecast. Provide recommendations on forecast adjustments where applicable.- Understand lead times on base business, seasonal, and display items.- Assist and challenge the forecasting proposal of the market to ensure the quality of the process and accuracy of results.- Ensure NA demand for new innovation is loaded into systems prior to due dates.- Ensure monthly forecast accuracy associated with major events, transitions, new, and discontinued items.- Participate in internal review meetings where each innovation's demand is rolled out and reviewed vs benchmarks and are aligned to Initiative team and sales expectations.**QUALIFICATIONS****Required**- Advance skills in Excel and PowerPoint.- Experience owning measures and improving results.- Effective oral and written communication skills.- Aptitude for problem solving.- Track record of working independently to produce solutions.- Ability to adapt to changing environments and quickly learn new processes.- Strong analytical ability with special attention to detail.**Desirable**- Strong cross functional collaboration.- Ability to coach and drive results through others.- Operates with discipline.- Strong communication skills.- Decisive.- Ability to collaborate horizontally and vertically.- Ability to drive change in difficult circumstances.- Independent thinker who can identify unique solutions and follow through.- Ability to multitask and quickly resolve issues.**Job Type**: InternshipContract length: 3 - 6 months**Salary**: RM500.00 per month**Benefits**:- Dental insurance- Health insurance- Opportunities for promotionSchedule:- Monday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:- Subang Jaya: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)