Senior Demand Planner

LIXIL; Manila; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

LIXIL Philippines Inc. in Manila is seeking a Demand Planner to lead demand forecasting and align it with supply chain operations.

You will own the demand management process, maintain forecast data, perform SKU-level analyses, and collaborate with marketing and supply teams to optimize inventory and meet targets. The role requires SAP experience, strong analytical skills, and cross-functional communication within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 1 year experience in SAP.
• 3–5 years of experience in Demand Management.

Responsibilities

• Own the Demand Management process as Key Process Owner.
• Collect market insights for forecast baseline preparation.
• Maintain forecast files, RDD Summary Report and SOIP Files.
• Perform SKU-level forecast analysis for all brands.
• Lead NPD forecast review meetings with marketing for product launches.
• Collaborate with Supply Team and OMT on RDD updates and forecast constraints.
• Provide weekly KPI updates and ad hoc demand analyses.
• Support inventory optimization through demand adjustments with SOIP data.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in any related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

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