Demand Planning Lead – SAP IBP & Forecasting

Orica; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Orica is seeking a Specialist – Planning to support regional demand planning for AusPac. You will forecast, analyze data, and drive IBP/SAP-based planning improvements across multiple sites.

You will work with cross-functional teams to balance cost and service, maintain master data, and lead communications with stakeholders to optimize forecasts. A strong background in forecasting and analytics is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, statistics, supply chain or a related quantitative discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning or a related field.
• Strong planning expertise with understanding of MRP, demand and supply planning, and forecasting processes.
• Experience with SAP systems, exposure to IBP modules is highly regarded.
• Advanced skills in planning systems and data visualization (SAP S/4HANA, IBP, Excel, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Accountable for detailed demand analysis and forecast enrichment to ensure balanced, accurate forecasts aligned with business objectives.
• Enhance sales forecast models by reviewing historical trends, adjusting forecasting parameters, and summarizing plans.
• Adhere to the S&OP calendar and meet demand planning deadlines and requirements.
• Lead weekly/monthly communications with cross-functional stakeholders to surface assumptions, risks and opportunities affecting demand.
• Maintain quality and accuracy of IBP-related master data.
• Collaborate with Territory Managers, Area Business Managers and Marketing to align forecasts.
• Ensure coordination between demand, commercial and supply teams through the planning cycle.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Data analysis

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

IBP

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Statistics/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

IBP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Orica is seeking a Specialist – Planning to support regional demand planning for AusPac. You will forecast, analyze data, and drive IBP/SAP-based planning improvements across multiple sites.

You will work with cross-functional teams to balance cost and service, maintain master data, and lead communications with stakeholders to optimize forecasts. A strong background in forecasting and analytics is essential for success.