Senior Supply Chain Planner: Forecasting & MRP Lead

Michael Page International Recruitment Philippines; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Wellness programmes

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Philippines invites a Senior Supply Chain Planner to join our Makati City team in a full-time capacity. This role focuses on production planning, scheduling, and optimising the supply chain across procurement, production and distribution.

You will lead demand forecasting, manage inventories, and drive improvements using MRP/ERP systems and advanced Excel/data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in supply chain planning, production planning or related roles within manufacturing or logistics.
• Demonstrated expertise in demand forecasting, inventory management and MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, best practices and industry standards.
• Proficiency in supply chain planning software and tools, with advanced skills in MS Excel and data analysis.
• Proven track record of implementing process improvements that yielded cost savings or efficiency gains.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with ability to work with complex datasets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments.
• Leadership experience with mentoring junior staff.
• Certification in supply chain management (APICS CSCP, DSCP or equivalent) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supply chain plans and forecasts to support production schedules.
• Analyse demand patterns and inventory levels to optimise stock while minimising stockouts and excess.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, and logistics to align supply chain activities.
• Monitor and report on key metrics like lead times, cycle times, on-time delivery and turnover.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce costs and mitigate risks.
• Prepare demand forecasts and manage MRP systems to support production planning.
• Liaise with suppliers on lead times, quality standards and contracts.
• Escalate and resolve supply chain disruptions to minimise impact.
• Mentor and support junior planning staff and foster continuous improvement.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to enhance overall supply chain performance.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Inventory management

MRP/ERP systems

MS Excel

Data analysis

Leadership experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Michael Page International Recruitment Philippines invites a Senior Supply Chain Planner to join our Makati City team in a full-time capacity. This role focuses on production planning, scheduling, and optimising the supply chain across procurement, production and distribution.

You will lead demand forecasting, manage inventories, and drive improvements using MRP/ERP systems and advanced Excel/data analysis skills.