Senior Demand Planner

Lixil; Philippines; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Lixil Philippines Inc. is seeking a Demand Planner who will oversee the Demand Management process and lead various forecast meetings. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in SAP and Demand Management.

Key responsibilities include performance tracking, maintaining forecast files, and providing ad hoc demand analyses. This full-time role is essential for maintaining inventory optimization targets and involves working closely with supply chain teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Key Process Owner of the Demand Management process.
• Lead Demand Review Meetings.
• Perform SKU level forecast analysis.

Skills

Experience in SAP

Demand Management experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in any related field

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