Materials and Manufacturing Planning Analyst

E-Solutions; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Solutions in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Planning and Forecasting professional to analyze KPIs, translate data insights for leadership, and drive improvements across the Planning function.

The role emphasizes strong Power BI expertise, materials planning background in manufacturing, ERP management, and collaboration with Finance and Sales to align forecasts and drive strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–8 years of relevant professional experience in planning, supply chain, or manufacturing.
• Strong Power BI experience is a must.
• Strong background in Materials Planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in ERP management, preferably manufacturing.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, and inventory management in manufacturing.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data and drive decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration and leadership.
• Proficiency in Oracle ERP and advanced planning tools.
• Leadership experience with ability to motivate teams and drive improvements.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor Planning, Forecasting, and Inventory KPIs and reports.
• Translate data into clear presentations for leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align findings and action plans.
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Finance to establish Sales and Order Forecast autoload in ESIOP Sales Coverage File.
• Partner with Sales on Orders-to-Sales forecasting using Oracle Sales Cloud data.
• Lead and support continuous improvement and strategic planning initiatives.

Skills

Power BI

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management/Supply Chain/Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

Advanced planning tools

ERP management

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor Planning, Forecasting, and Inventory KPIs and reports.
• Translate data and analysis into clear, simplified presentations, effectively communicating key trends, insights, and business implications to leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align on findings, recommendations, and action plans.
• Identify and implement new processes and improvement opportunities to maximize the Planning team’s productivity and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Finance to establish Sales and Order Forecast autoload in the ESIOP Sales Coverage File.
• Partner with the Sales team on Orders-to-Sales forecasting using data from the Oracle Sales Cloud system.
• Lead and support continuous improvement and strategic initiatives within the Planning function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• 3–8 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within planning, supply chain, or manufacturing.
• Strong Power BI experience is a must.
• Strong understanding and background in Materials Planning within a manufacturing environment is required.
• Proven experience in ERP management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, and inventory management, preferably within manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed business decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate insights to leadership.
• Proficiency in Oracle ERP and advanced planning tools.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to motivate teams and drive performance and process improvements.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

Key Client Priorities

• Strong Power BI expertise
• Strong Materials Planning background specifically within the manufacturing industry