Forecasting & Sales Planning (Snr) Manager

Copeland LP; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland LP in Quezon City, Philippines, seeks a Senior Forecasting & Sales Planning Manager to lead APAC & IMEA forecasting and sales planning efforts. You will drive regional insights, models, and cross‑functional collaboration to support growth.

The role requires strong analytical skills, strategic leadership, and the ability to guide regional teams toward accurate, timely forecasts and optimized business plans.

Qualifications

• Lead development of statistical and collaborative sales forecasts using historical data, market drivers and cross-functional input.

Responsibilities

• Provide forecast adjustment recommendations to regional leaders to improve forecast accuracy.
• Maintain Sales Outlook database with Risk & Opportunity analysis to shape the outlook.
• Lead regional sales reviews down to account and product level in line with commercial initiatives.
• Partner with IT to define data architecture and reports needed to manage business efficiently.
• Establish forecast accuracy metrics and communication forums for regional teams.

Skills

Forecasting

Sales Planning

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data Analytics

S&OP

Tools

SIGMA

Job description

## Forecasting & Sales Planning (Snr) ManagerApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Quezon City, Manila, Philippines: Punetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR116298**About Us**We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!APAC & IMEA Forecasting & Sales Planning Manager is a key role responsible for leading the sales and account insight and optimization. Working closely with Regional and Product Vertical leaders’ your team will project both short and long terms plans down to account level supporting growth and providing top line guidance. The position requires strong analytical, leadership, and cross-functional communication skills. **Strategic Leadership** * Support development of strategic long-range plans and budgets / short-term plans.* Deep understanding of Segments including Regions, Verticals and Product families / mix* Participate in key planning meetings including Strategy Plans, Budgets, Quarterly Business reviews and monthly business review cycles* Assess Risk & Opportunity and help manage manage to Optimize Business and account level results.* Provide timely and concise insight to business performance through executive dashboards and analysis **Forecasting & Analysis** * Lead the development of statistical and collaborative sales forecasts, using historical data, market drivers, and cross-functional input to refine models.* Guidance Quality Forecasts - Provide Recommendation forecast adjustment to the sales team (regional leaders) to ensure forecast accuracy and precise planning analysis* Prepare and maintain Sales Outlook database including Risk & Opportunity analysis to pro-actively manage and shape the sales outlook..* Lead regional sales reviews down to account and product level in line with Commercial Excellence and Key Initiatives Plans **Database Design and Analytics for Insights and Actions** * Partner with IT to define Data Architecture and Reports needed to manage business efficiently* Implement Strategic Process Efficiency Systems* Improve process efficiency & value creation to all regions by implementing SIGMA to enhance analysis for business insights & reporting to stakeholders for Asia, MEA & India executives.* Implement Better Operational Metrics for Improved S&OP Processes* Establish Forecast Accuracy Metrics & Communication forums for Regional Teams (Asia, MEA & India) to drive Forecast Accuracy & Timeliness Improvements. Develop Leading & Lagging Indicators for both Metrics* Implement Process & Records Management to all S&OP processes, teams and roles **People Management and Development** * Team Management and Goal setting in line with Copeland Business System standards.* Conduct and facilitate performance evaluation discussion with respective employees to discuss job performance* Ensure career progression for employees to strike a balance between organizational objectives and individual career by providing career paths, succession planning, and on-the-job training opportunities.* Conduct regular coaching and mentoring for all direct reports* Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring to develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost efficiencies. **Other** * Support Key Executives by preparing Executive Meetings & Reporting requirements* Forecast/QCR, Business Review, Board Meeting, APEX, and Sales Management Book* Other Activities as required **Our Commitment to Our People**Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!**Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging**At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.**Equal Opportunity Employer**Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.