JOB DESCRIPTION:About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health at every stage of life. We are committed to fostering a workplace where you can do work that matters, grow professionally, be supported in your well‑being journey, and build a long‑term, impactful career.

At Abbott, you will have access to:

• Global career development opportunities

• A collaborative and inclusive culture

• Competitive local benefits and long‑term career pathways

• Recognition as one of the world’s most admired and trusted companies

The Opportunity:

This position works within the ANI Malaysia organization and is responsible for leading the Demand Planning and S&OP processes, driving forecast accuracy, optimizing inventory health, and supporting business excellence initiatives. The role requires strong cross‑functional collaboration with Marketing, Supply Chain, FP&A, Sales, and external distributors.

The Demand Planning Manager will play a key role in ensuring operational effectiveness, aligning business plans, and enabling data‑driven decision‑making.

• What You’ll DoS&OP / Demand Review Leadership

• Prepare S&OP/Demand Review agendas, packages, and meeting minutes

• Consolidate Affiliate Demand Statements

• Identify and investigate exceptions (abnormal demand, supply issues, constraints)

• Provide in‑market/to‑market and inventory analysis

• Prepare and communicate the Affiliate Demand Report to the Area

• Lead gap analysis between S&OP outcomes and financial commitments

• Data Management & System Integrity

• Ensure accurate and timely publication of data across all relevant systems (JDA, Cognos, SAP APO, and local S&OP/Finance models)

• Performance Management & KPI Tracking

• Track assigned KPIs for Area or Corporate

• Provide insights, analyses, and recommendations to improve affiliate performance

• ADS & Demand Processes

• Actively participate in ADS planning processes

• Lead or support margin and profitability projects related to demand

• Coordinate and consolidate demand forecasts with major customers/distributors

• S&OP Governance & Business Excellence

• Lead development of policies and procedures relating to S&OP, Demand Management, and Business Excellence

• Promote continuous improvement and drive innovation to streamline processes

• Manage gross‑to‑net spending and forecasting ASP for ANI Malaysia

• New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Coordinate with Marketing to support NPI process steps

• Report project status and readiness through S&OP governance

• Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Lead reconciliation meetings with Marketing, Logistics, and FP&A

• Align forecasts with in‑market sales, market intelligence, and commercial inputs

• Review Business Projections vs. Adjusted Forecast

• Inventory & DOH Management

• Manage DOH for Abbott and external channels (Tier 1 & Tier 2)

• Ensure DOH levels align with Plan/LBE and highlight risks

• Visit key customers to validate DOH, demand trends, and market dynamics

• Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or Engineering Experience

• Minimum 5 years in Demand Planning or Demand Management with proven success

• Experience in a multinational FMCG environment preferred

The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Supply Chain

DIVISION:

ANI International Nutrition:

LOCATION:

Malaysia > Selangor : Imazium, No. 8, Jalan SS 21/37

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: ##WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)