Demand Planner

Satellite Office; Pasig; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Satellite Office in Pasig, Philippines is seeking a Demand Planner to join our onsite team. You will work with an Australian FMCG client to develop baseline forecasts, validate data, and support S&OP processes across channels.

This role requires strong Excel skills, time-series knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in different time zones. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in demand planning or analytics, and a solid track record in managing forecast accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
• At least 2 years in demand planning, forecasting, or analytics (FMCG preferred).
• Hands-on with historical data and forecasting models.
• Strong data management and reporting skills.
• Excellent written English and ability to communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Extract, cleanse and validate historical data (sales, orders, POS).
• Generate baseline forecasts using historical patterns and models.
• Analyze forecast accuracy, identify outliers and biases.
• Maintain planning master data (product hierarchies, mappings).
• Publish forecasts to planning and finance systems within timelines.
• Collaborate with Supply Planning, Finance, IT and other stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Time-series forecasting

Forecast accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Analytics

Tools

Excel

PivotTables

Power Query

Job description

Work setup: Onsite | Jollibee Tower, Ortigas

DEMAND PLANNER

Work for our global clients and immerse in our rich and diverse company culture where you can thrive, grow and just be aweSOme!

WHAT IS A DEMAND PLANNER?

Our awesome client, a leading food and beverage company based in Australia is looking for a Demand Planner to be part of their team.

• We’re looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Demand Planner to join our client's Demand Planning team.
• In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting accurate and reliable demand forecasts across multiple channels. You'll work with historical sales data, statistical forecasting models and planning systems to generate baseline forecasts, measure performance and provide meaningful insights that support business decisions.
• Working closely with the Senior Demand Planning Manager, the Commercial Demand Planner and cross-functional teams, you'll help ensure demand planning data is accurate, reports are delivered on time, and forecasting processes run efficiently.

WHAT WILL BE YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES?

• Manage demand planning data by extracting, cleansing and validating historical sales data, customer orders and point-of-sale information.
• Generate statistical baseline forecasts using historical demand patterns, forecasting models and relevant planning parameters.
• Review sales history to identify outliers, stock-outs and unusual events that may affect forecast accuracy.
• Maintain planning master data, including product hierarchies, customer and channel mappings, new products and discontinued SKUs.
• Monitor and analyse forecast accuracy, MAPE and forecast bias, identifying significant variances and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of forecast errors and provide supporting insights to the Commercial Demand Planner and Demand Planning Manager.
• Prepare and maintain demand review reports, dashboards and monthly S&OP reporting packs.
• Maintain planning calendars, forecast versions, documentation and reporting schedules.
• Publish approved forecasts to relevant supply planning and finance systems within agreed timelines.
• Collaborate with Supply Planning, Finance, IT and other stakeholders to maintain data alignment and resolve planning issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency through automation, process improvements and better use of planning tools.
• Support the Commercial Demand Planner by incorporating approved commercial inputs and forecast adjustments into the planning system

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Business Analytics or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in demand planning, forecasting or supply chain analytics, preferably within the FMCG industry.
• Hands-on experience generating or maintaining statistical forecasts using historical sales data.
• An understanding of time-series forecasting methods, forecast accuracy metrics and forecast bias.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups and Power Query.
• Experience using demand planning, forecasting or supply chain planning systems.
• Strong data management, analytical and reporting capabilities.
• The ability to investigate data discrepancies, identify root causes and recommend practical improvements.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong written English and the ability to communicate analytical findings clearly.
• The ability to work independently, manage recurring deadlines and proactively raise issues.
• Experience collaborating with international teams across different time zones