Senior Demand Planner

LIXIL; Manila; On-site; PHP 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

LIXIL Philippines Inc. is seeking a Demand Planner to own the Demand Management process and drive accurate forecasts for multiple brands. You will collect market insights, maintain forecast files, and coordinate with Supply and marketing to ensure alignment with business programs.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years in Demand Management, and at least 1 year of SAP experience. The role is based in Manila and involves regular collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

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

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, and related data updates.
• Perform SKU level forecast analysis for all brands.
• Lead NPD forecast review meetings with marketing for product launches and other Market Programs.
• Lead Demand Review Meetings and Project RDD Review Meetings.
• Collaborate with Supply Team and OMT on RDD updates.

Skills

Forecasting

Demand planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Description

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

Job Title

Demand Planner

Department

Supply Chain

Reports to

SOIP Leader

Employee

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

Requirements: