Assistant Manager - Demand Planning & Shipment Logistics

About the role

A growing pharmaceutical company in Myanmar is looking for a qualified, proactive and results-oriented professional to join its Supply Chain team as Assistant Manager - Demand Planning & Shipment Logistics. The role oversees demand forecasting, inventory planning, international shipment coordination and logistics operations to ensure efficient supply chain management, cost optimisation and timely product availability.

Key responsibilities

• Demand planning and inventory management: develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts from historical sales data and market trends, analyse sales performance and inventory movements, and collaborate with Sales and Marketing on forecasts, promotions, seasonal demand and new products.
• Monitor inventory levels to avoid excess and slow-moving stock, coordinate with overseas suppliers on production schedules and purchasing plans, and work with the Warehouse and Inventory teams.
• Prepare demand planning reports, inventory analyses and management updates.
• Track international shipments and coordinate with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders and shipping agents to ensure timely delivery.
• Compare freight costs for FOB shipments, prepare documents for overseas supplier payments, and hold weekly coordination meetings with Finance on outstanding payments and shipment status.
• Coordinate with consignees and stakeholders on pre-alerts, arrival notices, delivery orders, customs clearance and delivery, and estimate arrival dates for warehouse unloading.
• Review and verify draft shipping documents, maintain shipment records, and handle shortages, damages and discrepancies, including claims and recovery.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field.
• Relevant experience in demand planning, international logistics, shipping or supply chain management.
• Good understanding of demand forecasting, inventory management and international shipping procedures.
• Knowledge of import/export procedures, customs clearance and shipping documentation.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities, and ability to coordinate with internal departments and overseas suppliers.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Organizational, planning, communication and negotiation skills, and ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.