Senior Demand Planner

LIXIL; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

LIXIL Philippines Inc. in Manila is seeking a skilled Demand Planner to own the demand forecasting process across brands and channels. You will maintain forecast files, analyze SKU level data, and coordinate with the Supply Chain and marketing teams to support inventory and product launches.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 3–5 years in Demand Management, and at least 1 year SAP experience, and will deliver weekly KPI updates and regional support on forecast adjustments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any related field.
• Experience with SAP is required (1 year).
• 3–5 years in Demand Management.

Responsibilities

• Key Process Owner of the Demand Management process.
• Perform SKU level forecast analysis for all brands.
• Provide Weekly KPI updates and actions to meet targets.
• Collaborate with Supply Team and SOIP Leader on forecast adjustments.

Skills

Demand Management

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Asia Philippines LIXIL Philippines Inc. Employee Assignment Not remote Full Time 1 August 2026

Job Description

Job Title

Demand Planner

Department

Supply Chain

Reports to

SOIP Leader

Duties And Responsibilities

• Key Process Owner of the Demand Management process
• Collection of market insights for forecast baseline preparation
• Maintenance of forecast files, RDD Summary Report, SOIP Files (including update of formula, maintenance of file masterdata, other source files, code alternative/replacements)
• Perform SKU level forecast analysis for all brands
• Lead NPD forecast review meetings with marketing team for product launches and other Market Programs
• Lead Demand Review Meetings and Project RDD Review Meetings
• Closely work with Supply Team and OMT on RDD update execution
• Provide Weekly KPI updates and perform necessary actions to meet target
• Provide ad hoc Demand analysis and request
• Review and maintenance of ABC category file (including masterdata update request)
• Review and maintenance of SS review and update (including masterdata update request)
• Uploading of Forecast for SAP
• Closely collaborate with Supply on any forecast constraint and adjustments needed on the SOIP data to reflect special SOIP adjustment requests
• Provide Adhoc forecast analysis for regional counterpart
• Closely work with SOIP Leader on Demand adjustments strategy to ensure forecast supports the Inventory Optimization Target (DIO target)
• Tracking of Demand updates for special cases (Project advance orders, Key Customer adjustment deliveries)
• Provide pre forecast updates to SOIP Leader before Regional meetings and Executive SOIP Reviews
• Perform APO Statistical Forecast Clean-up for Grohe Brand
• Continuously improve current tools and files to fit potential improvements
• Provide weekly updates on SCM internal meetings in relation to demand performance and risks.
• Lead FCA presentation results for PHL market (including maintenance of dashboard and analysis of results for both distribution Channels)

Key Deliverables

• Consolidated Retail Forecast File
• SOIP (FCDP) data – Total Demand per Channel per Brand
• Project Requested Delivery Date (RDD) Summary file
• FCA Analysis File
• Demand Push File
• Product ABC Category File
• Safety Stock File
• Forecast Comparison File
• APO Maintenance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any related field
• At least 1 year Experience in SAP
• 3-5 years of experience in Demand Management