Supply and Demand, Senior Associate

Job Description:We are currently looking for a budding Supply Chain fanatic to join Lazada managing the RedMart portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity for supply chain professional with 5+ years of experience and have a huge passion in Supply Chain Optimization.At Lazada we use technology to delight our customers; we innovate to make our customers’ lives better. As the Supply & Demand Associate, you will be charged to leverage on such technology with your experience, knowledge and ideas to ensure an exceptional level of product availability to our customers through effective (SUPPLY) planning, (DEMAND) forecasting and management of suppliers’ relationships. Central to this role is a set of KPIs that you are expected to lead and make change for the products. Having sole ownership and accountability in your portfolio to drive supply chain performances. These KPI include product availability, customer fulfilment, wastage and inventory level optimisation, whilst contributing directly to the business revenue and profitability.You will manage a range of products and be responsible for improving supplier performance, and working closely with Merchandising, Marketing, Finance and Operations teams. Supply Chain continuous improvement is key. You will use your expertise and knowledge to make change in systems, gather insights and improve processes at your disposal.You will:• Lead and drive change in your designated portfolio in terms of supply chain optimization.• Establish strong relationships internally and externally to achieve efficiency of the supply chain.• Fully own forecast and supply planning across your product range.• Manage demands of stakeholders, internal and suppliers.• Ensure optimal stock levels and availability on the RedMart and Lazada website.• Follow up on technical and procedural disruptions in the supply chain.• Analyse promotional, seasonal and event plans for your range of products.• Participated in discussions regarding the launch of new products and contributed to sourcing initiatives.• Identify opportunities for process change, communicate sound ideas and implement them effectively.• Report on trends and improve performance for your products and suppliers.• Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, to provide performance feedback, or to discuss production forecasts or changes.• Ensure accurate, timely and efficient purchase order management.• Optimise supply plans while integrating constraints, such as inbound capacities, product receiving specifications and supplier MOQs.Job Requirements:• Experience in FMCG as a retailer or supplier preferred• Excellent understanding of replenishment, purchasing, and forecasting processes, techniques and systems• Intermediate to advanced level of skill in Microsoft Excel• Fluent in English and conversant in at least one or more of the major languages: Mandarin, Bahasa Melayu or Tamil• Ability to thrive in a startup-like environment