S&OP Lead/Demand Planning Manager

Perfetti Van Melle; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle in the Philippines is seeking an S&OP Lead/Demand Planning Manager to drive the monthly planning cycle and act as the data source for cross-functional teams. You will develop forecast models, integrate data from Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Warehouse, and ensure optimization of costs, service, and agility in launching new products or promotions.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in demand/supply planning within FMCG, strong forecasting skills, inventory control experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 15+ years’ experience in demand and supply planning, manufacturing, regional planning or related areas in FMCG.
• Solid experience in forecasting / statistical analyses and other quantitative techniques.
• Experience in inventory control.
• Knowledgeable in SAP APO / R3 / BI / BO / MM module.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly integrated business planning cycle: demand review, supply review, S&OP.
• Lead joint forecasting with key accounts and key distributors.
• Drive the one-number principle within the organization.
• Analyze historical data and compute baseline demand using planning tools.
• Lead initial forecasting for NPDs and promotions; evaluate NPDs and promotions.
• Collaborate with sales to rolling consensus demand plan for year balance.
• Keep KPI tracking and root-cause analysis for action plans.
• Provide monthly demand and supply outlook and PH KPI scorecard.
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting to management for key meetings.
• Own planning operation and reporting in SAP and portal.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

KPI management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

SAP APO

SAP R3

SAP BI

SAP BO

MM module

Job description

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S&OP Lead/Demand Planning Manager

Date: Oct 2, 2026

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This position drives the monthly S&OP process and being the data source of cross-functional departments.

The position creates and maintains forecast models for customers, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from Sales, Marketing, Finance, Warehouse and other sources (i.e. Nielsen or other syndicated consumer data).

To ensure that the (joint) supply chain achieves an optimum balance between:

• the total costs (low cost operator) of the goods offered
• the availability and service needed to be competitive, and
• the capability to respond to business opportunities faster than the competitors (e.g. for launching new products or promotions)

Principal accountabilities:

• Demand planning
  • Lead the monthly integrated business planning cycle key meetings: demand review, supply review, S&OP
  • Lead joint forecasting with key accounts and key distributors
  • Drive the one-number principle within the organization
  • Analyze historical data and compute baseline demand using demand planning tools available
  • Lead initial forecasting for NPDs and promotional activities; initiate pre and post evaluation of NPDs and promotional activities
  • Collaborate with sales team on rolling consensus demand plan for balance of the year
• KPI management and reporting
  • Keep track of KPIs and analyze root-causes to generate action plan for improvement
  • Provide monthly demand and supply outlook, PH KPI scorecard
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting to management for key meetings
• Others
  • Manage material master data and SAP PO clean-up
  • Lead demand and supply process improvement projects
  • Support any demand and supply scenario analysis as needed by management team
  • Participate in budget planning
  • Own planning operation and reporting in SAP and portal

OUR PERFECT CANDIDATE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• 15+ years’ experience in demand and supply planning, manufacturing, regional planning or related areas from a fast-moving consumer goods company
• Solid experience in forecasting / statistical analyses and other quantitative techniques
• Experience in inventory control
• Knowledgeable in SAP APO / R3 / BI / BO / MM module
• Knowledgeable in other demand and supply planning tools
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Candidates must be based in the Philippines

WE OFFER

• The opportunity to join a global leader in confectionery and gum‑manufacturing whose brands reach more than 150 countries
• A vibrant working environment where innovation, quality and consumer‑first thinking drive everything we do
• A collaborative and inclusive company culture – you’ll be supported to develop your career, access training, and work alongside a diverse team of professionals
• A sense of purpose: we’re committed to doing business with integrity, caring for our people, and contributing positively to the environment and our communities
• Room to grow: as part of a fast‑moving, high‑profile business, you’ll have exposure to new challenges, cross‑functional projects, and the chance to make an impact