Demand Planning Manager

San Miguel Foods; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

San Miguel Foods, Inc. is seeking a Demand Planning & Management Manager to drive rolling 12-18 month forecasts and lead the Demand Planning function within Purefoods-Hormel Corporation.

The role requires extensive experience in forecasting, S&OP/IBP, and inventory optimization, with strong leadership and stakeholder-management skills to align Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance. FMCG experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, S&OP/IBP.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience in FMCG or consumer goods preferred.
• Strong forecasting, demand analytics, S&OP/IBP experience.
• Advanced Excel; SAP/APO or Demantra experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Demand Planning & Management function with 12-18 month rolling forecasts.
• Drive and improve forecasting processes, methodologies, and standards.
• Lead Demand Review / S&OP / IBP processes across functions.
• Analyze demand trends, forecast accuracy, product mix, gaps, risks, opportunities.
• Lead scenario planning and demand risk assessments.
• Establish forecasting approaches for new products and lifecycle management.
• Partner with commercial and supply chain to improve forecast accuracy and service levels.
• Develop and standardize demand planning KPIs and analytics.
• Lead, coach and develop the Demand Planning team.
• Champion continuous improvement and data-driven culture.

Skills

Forecasting

Demand analytics

Scenario planning

Inventory optimization

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional alignment

Influencing skills

Data-driven decision making

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics, Statistics

Tools

MS Excel

SAP/APO

Demantra

Job description

San Miguel Foods, Inc is currently looking for a Demand Planning & Management Manager that will be assigned under Purefoods-Hormel Corporation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics, Statistics, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, or S&OP/IBP, preferably in FMCG or consumer goods.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience managing and developing planning teams.
• Strong expertise in forecasting, demand analytics, S&OP/IBP, scenario planning, and inventory optimization.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen with the ability to translate data and market trends into actionable business insights.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; experience with SAP/APO, Demantra, or similar planning systems is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional alignment and consensus.
• Lead the Demand Planning & Management function, developing strategic 12-18 month rolling demand forecasts aligned with business and financial objectives.
• Drive and continuously improve forecasting processes, methodologies, systems, and demand planning standards across product categories.
• Lead the Demand Review / S&OP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, facilitating cross-functional alignment and consensus among Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Manufacturing, and Logistics.
• Analyze demand trends, forecast accuracy, product mix, gaps, risks, and opportunities, translating insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Lead scenario planning and demand risk assessments to identify potential impacts on revenue, profitability, inventory, and supply availability.
• Establish forecasting approaches for new products, focus brands, and product lifecycle management, including SKU rationalization and supply-risk mitigation.
• Partner closely with commercial and supply chain teams to improve forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, service levels, and overall business performance.
• Develop and standardize demand planning KPIs and analytics, leveraging ERP/statistical forecasting tools and advanced Excel capabilities.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Demand Planning team, strengthening capabilities, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Champion continuous improvement and change, introducing best practices and building a collaborative, data-driven demand planning culture across the organization.