Category Demand Planning Manager

Robinsons Appliances Corp.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinsons Appliances Corp. is seeking a Demand Planning and Inventory Management professional to forecast, plan, and manage stock for the assigned product category in the Philippines.

The role focuses on improving forecast accuracy, supplier performance, and inventory efficiency by coordinating with Merchandising, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure optimal store availability and timely product launches.

Qualifications

• Strong computer literacy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Well-organized with strong planning and time-management abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning and forecasting activities, driving forecast accuracy and alignment with financial plans and KPIs.
• Manage new product launches with store-level inventory targets and ensuring stock availability ahead of launch dates.
• Oversee purchase orders and supply coordination, monitoring supplier service levels and delivery performance.
• Optimize inventory to support store fill rates and manage excess or slow-moving stock.
• Collaborate with vendors through forecast sharing, promotions alignment, and joint planning to improve product availability.

Skills

Strong computer literacy

Excellent oral and written comms

Strong analytical

Well-organized

Attention to detail

Job description

The role is responsible for forecasting, supply planning, and inventory management for the assigned product category, ensuring optimal stock availability aligned with planogram and business requirements. This position plays a key role in driving forecasting accuracy, supplier performance, and inventory efficiency while working closely with Merchandising, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams.

• Lead demand planning and forecasting activities, driving forecast accuracy and alignment with financial plans and key supply chain KPIs.

• Manage new product launches by setting store‑level inventory targets and ensuring stock availability ahead of launch dates.

• Oversee purchase order and supply coordination, monitoring supplier service levels, delivery performance, and capacity constraints.

• Optimize inventory levels to support store fill rates, manage risks such as excess, slow‑moving stock, and prevent shrinkage or losses.

• Partner closely with vendors through forecast sharing, promotions alignment, business reviews, and joint planning to improve product availability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong computer literacy

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills

• Well‑organized with strong planning and time‑management abilities

• High attention to detail and accuracy