The Coca-Cola Company

Demand Planning Specialist

Singapore full-time Senior Salary not listed
full-time Senior level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Based in Tuas, Singapore (2-ways transportation provided at selected MRT locations islandwide)

Pacific Refreshments Pte Ltd (The Coca-Cola Company) is a strategic concentrate manufacturing plant in Asia. We are an export facility, specializing in the manufacturing of concentrates and beverage bases, with a complex portfolio, supporting the ASEAN, South Pacific and Southwest Asia business units. We are on a journey of growth - having completed the construction and expansion of our site towards doubling our manufacturing capacity in recent years. We have also embarked on our digital transformation journey, striving to be the Lighthouse for the Consumer Products Supply (CPS) plants in Asia and to be a leader in digital transformation.

Pacific Refreshments Pte Ltd is a winner of the '2020 HR Asia Best Companies to Work For' Award.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Use E2E data in demand analytics such as bottler & OU forecast, ML & market forecast to drive system consensus on concentrate demand:Develop Operating Units (OU) demand plans for presentation and review with partners, SC & plants as part of CPS ongoing business activities such as SPP's, Rolling Estimate, and Business Planning.
Define the segmented planning tactic, in conjunction with partners & CRM
Develop demand scenarios and issue recommendations for volumes adjustments & stock holding to OU, bottlers, SC and Plant LT.

Ensure system data consistency to build trust for material teams, finance & procurement:Ensure system data accuracy through the validation of weekly / monthly demand plans, the creation of frozen versions, demand transfers to planning, and DP master data maintenance. In particular, ensure key business changes (PLM, business models, SPS) are reflected on time in the system.
Train CS team members in uploading, reviewing & fixing bottler demand in DP system. Support adherence to standard demand processes.

Accelerate data visibility across SC teams & external partners, leveraging advanced reporting solutions and streamlining com' channelsIn particular, provide detailed forecast views to assist CS to analyze demand efficiently & aid in the interrogation of the demand, with the aim of establishing a consensus forecast
Support plants demand reporting requirements, ad hoc analytics & key projects

Present demand highlights & assumptions in an impactful way for SC stakeholders:Provide detailed analysis of these plans, through an understanding of demand drivers, assumptions, risks and opportunities.
Support routines with Supply chain and plant teams in terms of managing and delivering the detailed demand & materials requirements - ensuring the business is correctly planning for immediate and long-term demand.

Facilitate consensus handshake on demand plans over the short, medium & long term - leveraging next gen S&OP processParticipate in demand discussions with partners such as Next gen S&OP, OU calls... to establish a consensus forecast.
Build through CS the appropriate level of collaboration and engagement with OU & bottlers to identify and implement the initiatives required to deliver targeted improvements in Forecast accuracy & bias.

Continuously reassess process improvement & automation opportunities to drive efficienciesWork in tight collaboration with other demand analysts within to drive process improvement across the region and periodically manage key tasks for other demand planners as required by the team back up plans. This includes updating & validating system data, running reports & representing the DP function in other plants / partners routine meetings.
Drive the evolution of local process & information flows towards standard RACI, process flows, routines, reports & metrics
Report demand KPIs highlights and establish root cause analysis and improvement actions in the demand field which positively impact the downstream processes and CPS global KPIs, in particular Perfect order & Inventory related KPIs.

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

5+ years' experience in Data analytics, Planning / materials management or Budget areas.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Data Intelligence, Finance or related fields

Core Competencies

Demonstrates a strong learning agility and growth mindset, with the ability to continuously develop new capabilities and adapt to evolving business needs.
Operates with a high degree of self-direction, ownership, and autonomy in managing priorities and delivering results.
Thrives in dynamic environments and remains effective when managing change, ambiguity, and uncertainty.
Applies creativity, critical thinking, and structured problem-solving to address complex business challenges.
Exhibits strong emotional intelligence, professional maturity, and self-awareness in interpersonal interactions and decision-making.
Collaborates effectively across multicultural, cross-functional, and geographically dispersed teams.
Promotes a 'One Team' mindset by building alignment and delivering outcomes through partnership with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrates adaptability and resilience while maintaining performance in fast-paced environments.
Strong analytical reasoning and logical thinking to support data-driven decision-making.
Proficiency with ERP systems, Power BI, and workflow/data transformation tools such as Power Automate.
Business analytics capabilities, within a supply chain environment.
Foundational understanding of data architecture concepts and data management principles.
Experienced in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and cross-functional business planning practices

Cultural Diversity

This role operates within a globally distributed team environment, with regular collaboration and engagement with stakeholders and counterparts across multiple countries and time zones. While the team structure is highly remote and international, the role is embedded within the local organization, encouraging team connection, and engagement with local colleagues in alignment with local workplace practices.

Strong written and spoken English communication skills are required, along with the ability to work effectively in multicultural environments and influence stakeholders across organizational levels.

Travel Requirements

5% global travel

Work Location

CPS Site in Singapore Tuas

Manager:

CPS SC Demand planning - APAC BI Lead

Location(s):
Singapore

City/Cities:
Singapore

Travel Required:
00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:
No

Job Posting End Date:
October 30, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what's possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors - curious, empowered, inclusive and agile - and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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