Demand Planner

TE Connectivity; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Demand Planner in the Philippines to drive forecast accuracy at multiple levels and collaborate with product, sales, and customers in consensus forecasting. The role supports S&OP with data-driven analysis and strong communication across cross-functional teams.

You will maintain demand plans, monitor accuracy, and present insights for monthly reviews while leveraging SAP/IBP, Excel models, and other tools. A hybrid work setup is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; APICS certification is a plus.
• 3+ years in Demand Planning or related.
• Experience supporting S&OP and Demand Review.
• Strong understanding of Demand Planning, S&OP, MRP.
• Experience with SAP IBP/ERP, JDA, Xelus or similar tools; advanced Excel skills and analytics exposure.
• Strong business analytics, data management, and problem solving.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English; Chinese or Spanish is a plus depending region.
• Experience in a global, cross-functional environment is a plus.
• Continuous improvement mindset; challenge assumptions and improve planning processes.
• Ability to leverage AI forecasting tools for insights and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in S&OP to publish numbers for upcoming months.
• Develop and refine short-, mid-, and long-term demand forecasts.
• Actively manage forecasts by region, customer, and product.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, bias, and variance with root cause actions.
• Prepare materials for Demand Review, MBR, and S&OP meetings.
• Utilize SAP, IBP, Salesforce, and Excel-based models for planning.
• Maintain MRP groups and safety stock aligning with constraints.
• Support inventory strategy analysis and service levels.
• Address late deliveries, obsolete inventory, and service gaps.
• Support forecasting tools and analytics enablement.
• Perform advanced demand analytics: trend, segmentation, scenario modeling.
• Provide planning support for projects like launches and migrations.
• Ensure system integrity across IBP and SAP.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Sales to improve forecasts.
• Engage with critical customers to align forecasts.
• Adhere to TE policies and maintain process discipline.

Skills

Forecasting

S&OP

Data analytics

Excel

Communication

English fluency

Problem solving

Cross-functional

AI-enabled forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

APICS certification

Tools

SAP IBP

JDA

Xelus

Excel

Job description

Demand Planner

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

The Demand Analyst, as part of the S&OP team,m is responsible for forecast accuracy at a part number level for assigned locations, customers, RS, and product lines.

He/Spartnersner with product management, sales teams, and customers in the creation of a consensus forecast and understands any significant changes/exceptions to the demand trends. The role supports the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process through data-driven demand analysis, ensuring alignment between market demand, inventory strategy, and operational constraints to support business objectives.

Job Requirements

• Work with cross-functional colleagues throughout the Sales and Operations Planning Process (S&OP) to agree on the numbers to be published for upcoming months (period defined per the business).

• Develop, maintain, and refine short-term, mid-term, and long-term demand forecasts by analyzing historical demand patterns, seasonality, customer ordering behavior, distributor signals, and market trends.

• Actively manage demand forecasts by region, customer, and product, adjusting based on market trends, sales inputs, customer commitments, and project pipelines.

• Monitor demand plan versus actual performance monthly, including demand, billings, forecast accuracy, bias, nd variance analysis; identify root causes and define corrective actions.

• Prepare and present analytical materials for monthly Demand Review, MBR, and S&OP meetings, clearly explaining forecast assumptions, changes, risks, and opportunities.

• Use all available tools to ensure proper communication and planning alignment (SAP, IBP, Salesforce,Excel-based models, email, etc.).

• Maintain MRP groups and Safety Stock for assigned sealable products, aligning with MRP policies, operational constraints, production sequencing, and inventory positioning assumptions.

• Support inventory strategy development by analyzing demand variability, forecast accuracy trends, safety-stock sks, and service-level impacts.

• Participate in demand-related issues such as late deliveries, excess or obsolete inventory, and service-level gaps; work cross-functionally on corrective and preventive actions.

• Support forecasting tools and analytics enablement, validating statistical outputs, improving data quality, and enhancing analytical efficiency.

• Perform advanced demand analytics including trend analysis, segmentation, and scenario modeling to evaluate potential demand outcomes.

• Provide demand planning support for projects such as insourcing, migrations, new product launches, and demand attainment analysis.

• Ensure demand planning system integrity by maintaining accurate master data and consistency across tools (IBP, SAP)

• Assist in collaboration with Supply Chain and Sales teams to improve customer direct forecasts continuously and delivery metrics.

• Connect with critical customers to capture and align on forecasts.

• Comply with all TE policies, rules, and regulations, including consistent attendance and process discipline.

What your background should look like

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent. APICS certification is a plus.

• 3+ years’ experience in Demand Planning, Demand Analysis, or Supply Chain Planning.

• Experience supporting S&OP, Demand Review, and cross-functional planning processes

• Strong understanding of Demand Planning, S&OP, MRP, and Supply Chain concepts.

• Experience developing and analyzing demand forecasts, forecast accuracy metrics, bias, and variance.

• Hands-on experience with forecasting and planning systems such as SAP (IBP/ERP), JDA, Xelus, or similar tools; advanced Excel skills and exposure to analytics or Python-based models is a plus.

• Strong business analytics, data management, and problem-solving skills. Ability to translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations for stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Fluent in English.

• Optional: Chinese or Spanish speaker (depends region affected)

• Experience working in a global, cross-functional environment is a plus.

• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to challenge assumptions and improve planning processes.

• Ability to leverage AI-enabled forecasting and planning tools to interpret, validate, and challenge system-generated outputs, applying business judgment for market changes, lifecycle events, and demand exceptions

• Capability to use AI insights and automated analytics to streamline reporting, scenario analysis, and cross-functional decision support within S&OP, demand reviews, and inventory planning.

• Critical thinking & problem-solving

• Comfortable with High mix / Low volume business

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Job Locations:

Southkey Hub 2, Indo-China Drive

Muntinlupa, National Capital Region 1780

Philippines

Posting City: Muntinlupa

Job Country: Philippines

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Workplace Type: Hybrid

TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.