Demand Planner (Night Shift)

Te Connectivity Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Connectivity Ltd in the Philippines is seeking a Demand Planner (Night Shift) to lead short- and long-term demand forecasts, partnering with product management, sales, and customers to drive consensus and support the S&OP process. The role emphasizes data-driven analysis and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have SAP/IBP experience, strong Excel skills, and a track record of improving forecast accuracy and managing inventory levels in a global supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; APICS certification is a plus.
• 3+ years’ experience in Demand Planning, Demand Analysis, or Supply Chain Planning.
• Experience with S&OP, Demand Review and cross-functional planning.
• Strong understanding of Demand Planning, S&OP, MRP, and Supply Chain concepts.
• Experience with forecasting and planning tools such as SAP IBP/ERP, JDA, Xelus, or similar; advanced Excel and analytics exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional colleagues throughout the S&OP process to agree on upcoming period numbers.
• Develop and refine short-, mid-, and long-term demand forecasts by analyzing historical data and market trends.
• Actively manage demand forecasts by region, customer, and product, adjusting per market inputs.
• Monitor demand plan vs. actual performance monthly and identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Prepare and present materials for monthly Demand Review, MBR, and S&OP meetings.
• Use tools to ensure communication and planning alignment (SAP, IBP, Salesforce, Excel).
• Maintain MRP groups and safety stock for assigned products, aligning with policies and constraints.
• Support inventory strategy development by analyzing demand variability and service levels.
• Collaborate on corrective/preventive actions for late deliveries or obsolete inventory.
• Forecasting tools and analytics enablement to improve data quality and efficiency.
• Perform advanced demand analytics including trend analysis and scenario modeling.
• Support projects like insourcing, migrations, and new product launches.

Skills

Forecasting analysis

S&OP collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

APICS certification

Tools

SAP IBP

ERP systems

JDA

Xelus

Excel advanced

Python analytics

Job description

Demand Planner (Night Shift)

Company : Te Connectivity Ltd Job Type : Full Time Philippines

Job Description - Demand Planner (Night Shift)

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, andinventory planning.
• Critical thinking & problem-solving
• Comfortable with High mix / Low volume business

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

About the Company

Te Connectivity Ltd

TE connectors and sensors are embedded in many types of technological devices, where reliable and persistent data, power, signal, and sensing connectivity are required.