DFI Retail Group (the ‘Group’) is a leading pan-Asian retailer. At 31st December 2021, the Group and its associates and joint ventures operated over 10,200 outlets and employed some 230,000 people. The Group had total annual sales in 2021 exceeding US$27 billion.

The Group provides quality and value to Asian consumers by offering leading brands, a compelling retail experience and great service; all delivered through a strong store network supported by efficient supply chains.

The Group (including associates and joint ventures) operates under a number of well-known brands across food, health and beauty, home furnishings, restaurants and other retailing.

The Group’s parent company, Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited, is incorporated in Bermuda and has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange, with secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore. The Group's businesses are managed from Hong Kong by Dairy Farm Management Services Limited through its regional offices.

DFI Retail Group is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

Senior Group OB Central Planner

Is this your next challenge in supply & demand planning? 

• Develop the demand plan with country and to roll up at group level to share with supplier the consolidated purchase plan with supplier through monthly drumbeat process
• Set planning and forecasting parameters in the central planning and replenishment model to derive the country demand
• Roll up demand volume to suppliers for volume console through the drumbeat process with country teams
• Drive regional demand forecast for new produce launch and regional promotions
• Ensure local markets have the local demand review process with multifunctional teams inputs and ensure most current market trends and intelligence is incorporated 
• Communicate with supplier on the ruthym process on the purchase plan and 12 month demand plan
• Ensure capacity commitement from supplier and operation performance
• Identify stock transferring opportunities cross country banners
• Support small country ordering and regional transferrring
• Esclation point to help country to solve any logisitcs / delivery issues with suppliers
• Conduct strategic suppliers review and improve operation standard
• Support own brand regional new product launch initiatives by ensuring stock and availability with country planning team
• Identify stock allocation / clearance / transferring opportunities across countries
• Support to liaise with local supply planning team for any regional critical issues

Do you have experience in supply & demand planning? 

• University graduate in a quantitative discipline preferred
• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant work experience in planning, FMCG Supply Chain is preferred
• Data sensitive and good analytical skills
• Good communication skills and able to work independently
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Proficient in Excel
• Candidate with more experience will be considered senior position

If you have the right skills and experience, this is an opportunity to build your career with Pan Asia’s leading retailer.