Demand Planner Manager

B. Braun Group; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 1,600,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Term life Insurance

Medical and Optical Reimbursement

Maternity assistance

Training and development programs

Team building events

Job summary

B. Braun Philippines seeks a Demand Planning Manager to lead forecasting and supply alignment across three sales divisions, translating demand signals into executable supply plans and driving OTIF performance.

The role requires a data‑driven mindset, SAP APO mastery, advanced Excel and PowerBI skills, and the ability to influence Sales, Marketing, and Operations while mentoring planners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years in demand planning or similar roles.
• Experience in high‑volume, fast‑moving environments.
• Proven SAP APO expertise and advanced analytics ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand forecasting across multiple sales divisions with accuracy and accountability.
• Translate commercial demand signals into executable supply requirements for OTIF.
• Drive local SI&OP processes and deliver demand scenarios and trade‑offs.
• Collaborate with Sales to validate assumptions and integrate market intelligence.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, supply reliability and inventory health.
• Mentor and coach planners to uphold best‑in‑class planning discipline.

Skills

SAP APO

Excel

PowerBI

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description:

Are you passionate about demand forecasting and supply chain excellence? If so, this opportunity could be for you! Join us at B. Braun, a global leader in medical technology, where your expertise will help optimize inventory, improve service levels, and ensure On‑Time, In‑Full (OTIF) delivery. Take the next step in your career with us and help shape the future of healthcare logistics!

As a Demand Planning Manager at B. Braun, you will lead demand forecasting and supply alignment across multiple sales divisions. You will translate commercial demand signals into robust, executable supply plans, serving as a key driver of the local SI&OP process. This role requires a data‑driven mindset, leveraging SAP APO and advanced analytics to generate insights that improve forecast accuracy, supply reliability, and inventory health. Beyond technical expertise, you will partner closely with Sales and Marketing, coach planners, and influence strategic decision‑making to strengthen customer order fulfillment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Demand Forecasting — Lead forecasting across three sales divisions, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and accountability.
• Supply Alignment — Translate commercial demand signals into executable supply requirements supporting OTIF performance.
• SI&OP Leadership — Drive the local SI&OP process, delivering demand scenarios, risks, and trade‑off recommendations.
• Sales Partnership — Collaborate with Sales to validate assumptions, challenge forecasts, and integrate market intelligence.
• Performance Monitoring — Monitor and improve forecast accuracy, supply reliability, and inventory health.
• Team Coaching — Mentor and guide planners, reinforcing best‑in‑class planning discipline.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or related fields.
• Must have at least 10 years of experience in demand planning or similar roles.
• Proven success managing demand in high‑volume, fast‑moving environments.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in SAP APO or comparable advanced planning systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong capability with PowerBI; experience with analytics/visualization tools is a plus.
• Influential communicator with the ability to drive alignment across Sales, Marketing, and Operations.
• Prior mentoring or leadership experience preferred.

What sets B. Braun apart?

B. Braun is dedicated to protecting and improving global health. Established in the Philippines in 1985, it leverages over 185 years of innovation from its parent company, B. Braun Melsungen AG, which operates in 64+ countries. Initially focused on sutures and disposables, B. Braun Philippines has grown over 39 years to employ more than 800 sales and service professionals.

We now offer advanced dialysis treatments and a broad range of healthcare solutions, including infusion devices, surgical instruments, sutures, regional anaesthesia, haemodialysis machines, disposables, value‑added drugs, and clinical nutrition, delivering comprehensive patient care across the country.

What can we offer you?

• Group Term life Insurance
• Medical and Optical Reimbursement
• Maternity assistance
• Training and development programs
• Engage in fun activities and team building events

We appreciate different perspectives, thoughts, experiences and backgrounds. By strengthening an appreciative, inclusive, respectful and equal working environment, we create a culture in which all our employees feel free to be who they are.