NPI Planning Analyst

Private Advertiser; Pasig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a New Product Introductions (NPI) Planning Analyst in Metro Manila to support demand planning, inventory optimisation, and analytics. You will develop forecasts, dashboards, and reports to support Commercial, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing decisions, while partnering with the ANZ Planning team to enhance planning capability.

The role requires 2–5 years in relevant planning or analytics roles, strong Excel and BI tool proficiency, and experience with ERP/IBP

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, or related analytical roles.
• Strong understanding of demand forecasting, inventory management, and S&OP.
• Advanced Excel skills including data modelling, forecasting, and analysis.
• Experience using Power BI, Tableau, or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
• Experience with ERP, planning, and reporting systems; SAP/IBP desirable.
• Clear communication of complex data and insights; strong stakeholder management.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical data, market intel, and customer insights.
• Support the monthly S&OP process with demand analysis and planning recommendations.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and identify risks with corrective actions.
• Maintain planning models to support forecasting and inventory decisions.
• Analyze demand, inventory, service levels, and supply performance for trends.
• Support scenario modelling and business analysis for forecast and inventory impacts.
• Contribute to weekly customer forecast validation and consolidate feedback.
• Develop dashboards and reporting for sales, inventory, demand, and service levels.
• Provide analytical support for NPIs, including launch tracking and inventory monitoring.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, and CS to align planning.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Inventory management

Data analysis

Excel modelling

Power BI

Tableau

SAC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP Analytics Cloud

ERP systems

IBP

Job description

About the role

The New Product Introductions (NPI) Planning Analyst is responsible for supporting the Gravis business through demand planning, supply analytics, reporting, and inventory optimisation. The role provides data-driven insights that improve forecast accuracy, inventory performance, New Product Introductions (NPI), and decision-making across Commercial, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing. Working closely with the ANZ Planning team, the analyst will maintain planning models, develop reporting and dashboards, support the S&OP process, and identify opportunities to improve planning capability through analytics and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical sales, customer insights, and market intelligence.

• Support the monthly S&OP process through demand analysis, forecast reviews, and planning recommendations.

• Monitor forecast accuracy, identify demand risks, and recommend corrective actions.

• Maintain and enhance key Supply & Demand planning models to support forecasting and inventory decisions.

• Analyse demand, inventory, service levels, and supply performance to identify trends and opportunities.

• Support scenario modelling and business analysis to evaluate forecast, supply, and inventory impacts.

• Support the weekly Gravis customer forecast validation process and consolidate customer feedback.

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting across sales, inventory, customer demand, forecast performance, and service levels.

• Provide analytical support for New Product Introductions, including demand planning, launch tracking, inventory monitoring, and performance reporting.

• Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Customer Service, and Demand Planning teams to improve planning alignment.

About you

• 2-5 years' experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Supply Chain Analytics, Commercial Analytics, Inventory Planning, or a similar analytical role.

• Strong understanding of demand forecasting, inventory management, supply chain planning, and performance reporting principles.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data modelling, forecasting, and analysis.

• Experience using business intelligence and visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), or similar platforms.

• Experience working with ERP, planning, and reporting systems; SAP and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) experience is desirable.

• Ability to communicate complex data and analytical insights in a clear and practical manner.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective relationships across multiple functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, or a related discipline.

• Experience supporting forecasting, inventory management, sales and operations planning (S&OP), or customer demand planning processes.

• Experience analysing large data sets and translating insights into actionable business recommendations.