Inventory and Supply Planner (Day Shift – Hybrid in Taguig)

Cognizant; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in the Philippines is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Planning professional to manage inventory and plan supply across regional demand forecasts. The role emphasizes coordinating with suppliers, customers, and EMOs to ensure on-time deliveries and optimal stock levels.

You will develop rolling 12–18 month supply plans, raise purchase orders, and adjust plans based on changes while mitigating stockouts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business with at least five years in a Supply Chain Planning role.
• Strong communication and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Analytical thinker with data-driven decision making.
• Proficient in SAP, SAP IBP, Excel, Power Query and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Plan inventory to safety stocks and MOQ levels.
• Manage short shelf life and SLOB materials.
• Coordinate deliveries with market Customer Service teams, shared service teams, Freight Forwarders and sites.
• Ensure timely availability of required commercial and shipping documents.
• Drive freight costs and lead time optimization with EMOs and regional teams.
• Develop supply plans per regional forecasts and policies.
• Raise purchase orders per plan requirements and pricing.
• Submit rolling 12-18 month supply forecasts to External Manufacturer.
• Assess unplanned changes to supply and propose optimized solutions.
• Create consistent planning documents with EMOs.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business

Tools

SAP

SAP IBP

Excel

Power Query

Power BI

Job description

Cognizant is a global organization serving clients across multiple industries with a deep set of offerings provided by our practice areas and supported by corporate and enabling functions. Employing roughly 270,000 talented associates worldwide, Cognizant is dedicated to anticipating and solving clients' toughest problems and enabling them to thrive in the digital era. Join us and Be Cognizant!

Duties and Responsibilities:

Inventory Management & Order Delivery Management

• Plans Inventory to agreed Safety Stocks parameters, MOQ, manufacturing lead times, Freight transit lead time and strategic/tactical projects.
• Management of short shelf life and SLOB materials (FG, RM, packaging materials) and recommend options to mitigate exposure.
• Coordinate with respective market Customer Service teams, shared service teams, Freight Forwarders and receiving sites on deliveries/shipments to storage locations respective region distribution locations and/or dropship to direct customers' locations.
• Ensure timely availability of required commercial and shipping documents.
• Drive for freight costs and lead time optimization through engagements with EMOs, freight forwarders and Regional Supply Chain teams.

Planning and execution

• Development of realistic Supply Plans per respective Regional Demand Forecasts, Inventory Policies and EMO Performance.
• Reviews on month-on-month forecast changes and aligns with Demand Planners.
• Generates supply plans based on efficient batch utilization and optimizing shipment loading.
• Raises purchase orders per supply plan requirements, lead time and based on contractual agreed pricing and minimum ordering quantity.
• Timely submission of rolling 12-18-month supply forecasts sent to External Manufacturer.
• Reviews unplanned changes to supply, assess implications and propose optimized solutions to avoid/mitigate stock out/loss sales
• Takes ownership and develop consistent and effective planning documents with EMOs.

Who Thrives Here:

• University qualifications - Bachelor level in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business plus a minimum of five-year work experience in a Supply Chain Planning role.
• Communication - must have the ability to communicate widely within and outside the business
• Analytical Skills - must have the ability to analyse data and make recommendations
• Negotiation Skills - must have the ability to negotiate well with suppliers and customers
• Strong in SAP, SAP IBP (Preferred), Excel, Power Query, Power BI