Demand & Supply Planner

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The Demand & Supply Planner will be responsible for sales analysis and forecast, catalog/merchandising management, inventory management, and supply planning for his/her assigned portfolio. This role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders such as Commercial, Operations, Finance, and other cross-functional teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Study and analyze historical sales and conduct data cleansing to create a statistical baseline forecast.
• Lead the forecast review and alignment meeting with the Commercial team to capture marketing intelligence such as new launches, cannibalization, promotions, product transitions, and distribution plans to build the total demand plan.
• Analyze, document assumptions, and validate forecast vs. financial plan.
• Translate the demand plan into a supply plan for monthly ordering and a long-range purchase plan.
• Highlight and give the team and cross-functional stakeholders visibility of potential business risks and opportunities.
• Align and collaborate with cross-functional departments to improve and achieve KPIs on Inventory Stockholding, Inventory Mix, Forecast Accuracy, Service Level, and One-Shelf Availability.
• Participate in Supply Chain projects and S&OP process improvement.
• Support the Commercial & Operations team in operations, reports, and analysis.
• Perform article creation, shipment monitoring, and other tasks related to or impacting supply chain planning.
• Any other tasks that may be assigned are occasionally related to the Demand & Supply Planning function.

Your profile

After earning your outstanding degree at a top university, you have gained work experience in a top-tier e-commerce player, consulting companies, and/or in start-ups. Moreover, you have a proven track record of personal, academic, and professional achievements. Your knowledge of the internet and e-commerce sector in the region is impressive, as well as your high drive and ambition to perform. Independence, flexibility, and speed are as important to you as geographical mobility and international experience. Entrepreneurial drive, sales attitude, and the ability to achieve goals in a fast-paced environment complete your profile.

Key Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Management, or equivalent
• Experience in Demand Planning/Forecasting and/or Supply Logistics role in the retail or FMCG industry
• Experience in S&OP Process
• Outstanding critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills in English and Filipino
• High proficiency in MS Excel and/or Google Sheets
• Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously and working under pressure

*This role has a HYBRID work setup