Demand Planning Lead

FrieslandCampina; Laguna; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to senior leadership

Job summary

FrieslandCampina is seeking a Demand Planning Lead to own the end-to-end forecasting process, lead the S&OP cycle, and transform commercial insights into accurate demand plans that drive growth and optimal service levels.

You will collaborate with Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance and Operations to align forecasts with budgets, coach Demand Planners, and push advanced analytics to improve planning capability across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, S&OP, or related functions.
• Strong knowledge of forecasting methodologies and demand planning processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional planning and consensus-building activities.
• Strong analytical and data-to-insights capabilities.
• Experience with ERP/planning systems (SAP, APO, IBP, Kinaxis, Oracle).
• Demonstrated people leadership and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly S&OP Demand Planning process and facilitate cross-functional alignment.
• Develop and continuously improve demand forecasting models using historical data and market insights.
• Translate commercial opportunities and trends into actionable demand plans; align with Finance and Operations.
• Monitor KPIs (Forecast Accuracy, WAPE, bias) and provide actionable insights.
• Coach and develop Demand Planners to build a high-performing planning function.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure aligned demand signals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Forecasting knowledge

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field

Tools

SAP

APO

IBP

Kinaxis

Oracle

Job description

Job Description:

Lead demand planning for a growing business and shape the decisions that drive supply chain success. As a Demand Planning Lead, you will own the end-to-end forecasting process, lead the S&OP cycle, and transform commercial insights into accurate demand plans that support business growth, customer service, and operational excellence.

At FrieslandCampina, we are committed to delivering better nutrition to consumers around the world. We are looking for a Demand Planning Lead to drive forecasting excellence and lead demand planning capabilities within a fast-paced and high-growth environment.

This is a high-impact role that sits at the heart of the business, connecting Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams. You will own the demand forecasting process, facilitate cross-functional alignment, and provide strategic insights that enable informed business decisions.

What You'll Do

Lead the S&OP Demand Planning Process

• Own and facilitate the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle.
• Translate commercial opportunities, market trends, and customer insights into actionable demand plans.
• Drive consensus among Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and Operations stakeholders.

Drive Forecasting Excellence

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve demand forecasting models.
• Analyze historical sales, market trends, promotional activities, and business drivers to improve forecast accuracy.
• Manage demand planning assumptions related to promotions, new product launches, customer events, and lifecycle management.

Align Cross-Functional Teams

• Bridge gaps between Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams through effective demand consensus processes.
• Ensure customer commitments and business priorities are accurately reflected in demand plans.
• Collaborate with Supply Planning to convert demand forecasts into executable supply plans.

Monitor Performance & Generate Insights

• Track key planning metrics such as Forecast Accuracy (FA), Weighted Absolute Percentage Error (WAPE), and bias.
• Identify risks and opportunities impacting demand and inventory performance.
• Deliver insights and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.

Lead Demand Planning Capability Development

• Manage and coach Demand Planners to build a high-performing planning organization.
• Establish best practices, standardized processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive digitalization and planning excellence through advanced analytics and planning tools.

Partner with Key Stakeholders

• Collaborate with Commercial teams to understand customer and market developments.
• Work closely with Finance to align forecasts with budgets and business plans.
• Engage strategic customers and external partners to strengthen demand signal quality.

What We Ask

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, S&OP, Supply Chain Planning, or related functions
• Strong knowledge of forecasting methodologies and demand planning processes
• Experience leading cross-functional planning and consensus-building activities
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert data into actionable insights
• Experience with ERP and planning systems (SAP, APO, IBP, Kinaxis, Oracle, or similar platforms)
• Demonstrated people leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment
• Fluent in English

What We Offer

• Unique company culture combining local entrepreneurship with global expertise
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Exposure to strategic decision-making and senior leadership stakeholders
• Opportunities to lead impactful transformation and planning initiatives
• Continuous learning, development, and career growth opportunities
• A collaborative and high-performing work environment
• The autonomy and trust to drive meaningful business impact
• The opportunity to contribute to better nutrition for consumers around the world

For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are. We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.

Total of 3 HC including DP Lead role. Reporting in our Makati Head Office.