Demand Planning Head

1Rotary Trading Corporation; Taguig; Presencial; PHP 1 200 000 - 1 900 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

1Rotary Trading Corporation in Taguig, Philippines is seeking a seasoned Demand Planning and Inventory Leader to optimize stock levels across warehouses, stores, and online platforms. You will guide forecasts, collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and ensure timely product availability.

The role requires a decade of experience in demand planning, with 5–7 years in leadership, plus strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional skills.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Statistics or related field; Master's degree is an advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, or related field, with at least 5-7 years in a leadership/managerial role.
• Strong forecasting, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead demand planning by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting inventory data to create forecasts.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance to gather data for planning.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory levels and prevent stockouts.
• Oversee stock allocation across warehouses, stores, and e-commerce platforms.
• Plan stock flow and monitor inventory turnover across channels.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Logistics and Marketing to align plans with business goals.
• Lead and develop the demand planning team, set goals, and provide feedback.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in planning, inventory management, and stock allocation.
• Develop and maintain KPIs and regular reports for senior management.

Conhecimentos

Forecasting

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

Leadership by influence

Manufacturing concepts

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Statistics

Master’s degree (advantage)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Demand Planning and Inventory Forecasting

• Leads the demand planning process by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting inventory data to create accurate forecasts.
• Collaborates with relevant departments (Sales, Marketing, Finance) to gather insights and data for more accurate demand planning.
• Develops and implements strategies to optimize inventory levels, ensuring the right stock is available at the right time.
• Monitors demand trends and adjust forecasts to respond to changes in market conditions or customer preferences.

2. Stock Allocation and Inventory Flow Management

• Oversees the allocation of inventory across all channels, ensuring proper stock distribution between warehouses, stores, and e-commerce platforms.
• Develops strategies for stock flow management, including tracking and optimizing inventory turnover.
• Ensures the timely and efficient movement of inventory to meet business needs and prevent stockouts or excess stock.

3. E-commerce and Online Platform Stock Allocation

• Leads the analysis of demand data for e-commerce channels and ensure proper planning for stock allocation.
• Works closely with the e-commerce team to ensure optimal distribution of inventory for online sales platforms.
• Monitors sales performance and inventory levels for online platforms, adjusting plans as needed to meet demand and sales goals.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Communication

• Collaborates with Sales, Operations, Logistics, and Marketing teams to ensure that inventory planning and demand forecasts align with business objectives and market conditions.
• Communicates inventory planning and allocation strategies to senior management and other key stakeholders, ensuring alignment across departments.

5. Team Leadership and Development

• Leads and manages the demand planning team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Sets team goals, monitors progress, and provides regular feedback to ensure continuous improvement in planning and execution.
• Fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation within the demand planning team.

6. Process Improvement and Optimization

• Identifies opportunities for process improvements in demand planning, inventory management, and stock allocation.
• Implements tools and systems to automate and streamline demand planning processes, improving accuracy and efficiency.
• Regularly assesses and refines demand forecasting models to improve their effectiveness.

7. Reporting and Performance Metrics

• Develops and maintains key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the effectiveness of demand planning and inventory management.
• Provides regular reports to senior management on inventory performance, stock levels, and demand forecast accuracy.
• Uses data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and recommendations related to inventory and demand planning

Other Duties:

Performs other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Statistics or related field; Master's degree is an advantage

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Minimum of 10 years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, or a related field, with at least 5-7 years in a leadership or managerial role.

COMPETENCY SKILLS REQUIREMENT:

• Strong Forecasting, problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions
• Ability to lead through influence and communicate across diverse group of stakeholders
• Familiar with a variety of the manufacturing concepts, practices, procedures

REPORTS GENERATED:

Demand Forecast Report

Inventory Turnover Report

Stock Availability & Out-of-Stock Report

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Report

Order Fill Rate Report

Demand-Supply Variance Report

Slow- & Fast-Moving Inventory Report

Customer Order Trends Report

KPI Performance Report