Director, Demand & Supply Planning and IBP

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Director of Demand & Supply Planning and IBP will lead a team of analysts to deliver accurate, data-driven forecasts for a large and complex product portfolio. This role is responsible for driving the end-to-end demand and supply planning process, ensuring alignment with financial objectives, and leading the business through the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycle. The position will also oversee reporting and analytics to enable strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities

• Strategic Planning & Metrics :
  • Define, publish and monitor demand and supply planning performance target and metrics
  • Ensure planning processes are documented, standardize and continuously updated
• Forecasting & Data Management
  • Oversee the maintenance and integrity of demand forecast data, including hierarchy management, histrorical data cleaning, demand sensing inputs and forecast models parameters
  • Drive creation of robust statistical forecasts at product line and customer levels
• Integrated Business Planning Leadership
  • Lead the organizational through measurable outcomes of the IBP cycle, including demand reviews and alignment with financial planning
  • Develop and implement training and development plans to strengthen IBP capabilities across teams.
• Team Leadership & Talent Development
  • Build, mentor and inspire a team of experienced professionals and supervisors
  • Make strategic decisions related to talent management, including hiring, performance management and succession planning
  • Collaborate with cross functional leaders to ensure workforce planning aligns with current and future business needs
• Continuous Improvement
  • Champion process improvement and digital tools to enhance forecast accuracy, efficiency and agility in a fast-changing business or regulatory environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven or more years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Five or more years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, or production planning.
• Strong knowledge of IBP processes, statistical forecasting, and advanced planning systems.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive change in complex environments.

Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

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Client-provided location(s): Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Job ID: Cargill_FGB-319206

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-11T18:54:46