Demand Planning Analyst East Asia

Work Flexibility: Hybrid We are seeking a contract Demand Planning Analyst to support the East Asia Joint Replacement, Trauma & Extremity demand planning team. The role will be based in South Korea and will provide analytical, data preparation, reporting, and system execution support for Korea demand planning activities. **What you will do** * **Support the East Asia demand planning process** by maintaining accurate demand forecasts and ensuring high data quality across the planning cycle. * **Analyze demand trends, forecast variances, and business drivers** to identify risks, opportunities, and actionable insights for planners and stakeholders. * **Prepare monthly Demand Review and Executive Demand Review (EDR) materials**, including data packs, performance analysis, and follow-up action tracking. * **Manage planning systems and data governance activities**, including forecast uploads, demand plan maintenance, master data validation, and reporting accuracy. * **Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and Regional teams** to capture business inputs, resolve issues, and improve forecast quality. * **Drive continuous improvement** through process optimization, documentation, standardization, and compliance with company policies and controls. **Required** * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical knowledge and experience. * Basic understanding of planning, operations, supply chain, or a related discipline. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create and work with Pivot Tables. * Good English communication skills, both written and verbal. * Ability to learn quickly, exercise sound judgment, and work independently with appropriate guidance. * Strong communication and collaboration skills. **Preferred** * Previous experience in demand planning, supply chain, or a related function. Fresh graduates and candidates with relevant academic or internship experience are also welcome to apply. * Practical experience applying analytical and problem-solving skills in a planning or operations environment. Travel Percentage: 0%