Demand Planning Head

1Rotary Trading Corporation; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

1Rotary Trading Corporation is seeking a Demand Planning Head to lead forecasting for products, channels and depots. The role ensures a supply and purchasing plan to meet sales targets and manage inventory levels.

You will generate weekly and monthly forecasts, review inventory policies (EOQ, ROP, safety stock), plan adjustments for risks, and coordinate with sales and operations for timely replenishment.

Qualifications

• Forecasting activities for products, channels and depots.
• Experience in inventory policy like EOQ, ROP and safety stock.
• Ability to plan for surges, shortages and risks impacting supply.
• New Product Introduction support and SKU phase-in/phase-out guidance.

Responsibilities

• Generates a sound and accurate demand forecast per SKU by week, month and channel.
• Reviews and complies with inventory policies for replenishment and fulfillment.
• Plans adjustments for short and long term demand changes and risks.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory planning

Supply chain planning

Demand planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial)

Mathematics

Economics

Job description

The Demand Planning Head is responsible for all forecasting activities associated with products, channels, and depots. To attain sales and inventory level targets, he/she has to ensure a corresponding supply and purchasing plan, with periodic replenishment to the depots.

• Generates a sound & accurate statistical demand forecast per SKU bucketed into weeks, months, channel, depot, brand & category;
• Reviews, recommends & complies with inventory policies (M/EOQ, TIL, ROP, Safety stock, ABC classification) for FSL replenishment, periodic distribution & order fulfillment processes at a controlled &/or approved cost.
• Plans adjustments in both short term and long term plans based on surges (increase and decrease) in demand, unexpected shortages in material supply, and environmental & industry risks (like typhoons, and port congestion).
• Escalates the management of the current and potential product shortages and develops a quick recovery plan.
• Responds to all inquiries concerning demand, inventory, and other sales & marketing concerns.
• Supports New Product Introduction in achieving goals on Sales Attainment, Forecast Accuracy, Inventory levels, reorder points, lead times & process stability.
• Plans a phase-in/phase-out of SKUs and ensures communication to sales to minimize unserved.
• Arranges and processes the return of defective products to suppliers.

Job Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial), Mathematics, Economics, or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of working experience in demand planning is required.