Demand Planning Manager or Supply Chain Manager

South Star Drug; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

South Star Drug is seeking an experienced Demand Planning Lead to optimize planning for pharmaceutical and FMCG SKUs. You will drive forecast accuracy and collaborate across Sales, Marketing, and Inventory to align inputs with business goals.

You will analyze historical data, market trends, and product life cycles to generate weekly and monthly demand plans using ERP tools. Strong communication and leadership across functions are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of demand planning experience in pharma or FMCG.
• Experience managing multi-category portfolios including private label.
• Strong knowledge of SAP/Oracle/NetSuite or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and continuously improve the demand planning process across multiple categories.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Inventory to collect data and align forecasts with objectives.
• Analyze historical data, trends and lifecycles to create accurate forecasts.
• Generate weekly and monthly demand plans using forecasting tools and ERP systems.
• Lead S&OP monthly meetings with cross-functional teams to review forecast performance.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and inventory levels; suggest adjustments.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers for timely replenishment and minimize stockouts.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to track forecast performance and inventory health.
• Support launches and delistings through data-driven planning and execution.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting models

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecast accuracy

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develop, manage, and continuously improve the demand planning process for pharmaceutical, food & beverage, personal care, and private label SKUs.

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Inventory teams to collect data inputs and align forecasts with commercial objectives.

• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, seasonality, promotional activity, and product life cycles to create accurate forecasts.

• Utilize forecasting tools, ERP systems, and demand planning software to generate weekly and monthly demand plans.

• Lead monthly demand planning meetings (S&OP) with cross-functional teams to review forecast accuracy, performance, and gaps.

• Monitor forecast accuracy and inventory levels; provide recommendations for adjustments and improvements.

• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure timely replenishment and minimize stockouts or excess inventory.

• Develop KPIs and dashboards to track forecast performance, service levels, and inventory health.

• Support the launch of new products and delisting of slow-moving items through data-driven planning and execution.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in demand planning, preferably in pharmaceuticals and FMCG (food & beverage, personal care)

• Experience managing demand planning across multi-category portfolios, including private label or housebrand products

• Strong knowledge of demand planning tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)

• Analytical mindset with advanced Excel skills; familiarity with forecasting models (e.g., moving average, regression, statistical models)

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Experience working with community pharmacies or retail pharma is a strong advantage

Work location: 655 Avocado St. Teachers Village Barangay San Miguel Pasig City

Work schedule: Monday to Friday / 8:00AM to 6:30PM