Specialist - Planning

Orica Limited; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Orica is seeking a Specialist – Planning to support demand planning across the AusPac region. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure forecasting accuracy, data integrity, and continuous improvement of planning processes, balancing cost and service for specialised mining and civil construction products.

You will lead demand analysis, enhance forecast models, maintain IBP master data, and coordinate with sales, marketing, and supply teams to align forecasts and meet planning deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, statistics, supply chain, or related field.
• 5–7 years in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, or related field.
• Strong planning, MRP, forecasting knowledge.
• SAP systems experience; SAP S/4HANA/IBP exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand and enrich forecasts to balance accuracy with business goals.
• Improve forecast models by reviewing trends and adjusting parameters.
• Adhere to S&OP calendar and deadlines.
• Lead weekly/monthly cross-functional communications on demand risks and opportunities.
• Maintain IBP master data quality.
• Collaborate with Territory Managers, Area Business Managers, and Marketing to align forecasts.
• Coordinate between demand, commercial, and supply teams in planning cycles.

Skills

MRP knowledge

SAP/IBP experience

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Statistics, or related field

Tools

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

IBP

Advanced Excel

Power BI

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Specialist - Planning

Date: 27 Aug 2026

Location: Pasig City, National Capital Region (NCR), PH, 1604

Company: Orica

About Orica

About the role

The Specialist – Planning is responsible for supporting demand planning activities across the AusPac region, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate forecasting, data integrity, and continuous improvement of planning processes. The role supports the implementation of regional planning standards and procedures while helping site planning teams operate effectively and consistently. This position plays a key role in balancing cost and service objectives through the efficient planning of specialised products supplied to the mining and civil construction industries.

What you will be doing

• Accountable for detailed demand analysis and forecast enrichment recommendations to ensure forecasts are balanced, accurate, and aligned with business objectives.
• Enhance sales forecast models by reviewing historical sales trends, managing statistical forecasting parameters, and summarizing forecast plans.
• Adhere to the S&OP calendar and meet all demand planning deadlines and requirements.
• Lead weekly and monthly communications with cross-functional stakeholders, identifying key assumptions, risks, and opportunities that may impact customer demand.
• Maintain the quality and accuracy of IBP-related master data.
• Collaborate with Territory Managers (TMs), Area Business Managers (ABMs), and Marketing teams to coordinate and align sales forecasts.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between demand, commercial, and supply teams throughout the business planning cycle.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Statistics, Supply Chain, or a related quantitative discipline, with experience across multiple supply chain functions.
• 5–7 years of experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, or a related field.
• Strong supply chain planning expertise with a solid understanding of MRP, demand and supply planning, and forecasting processes.
• Experience with SAP systems, with exposure to Advanced Planning and IBP modules highly regarded.
• Advanced proficiency in planning systems and data-driven technologies, including SAP S/4HANA, IBP, Advanced Excel, and Power BI, with strong analytical and data visualization skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate demand insights effectively to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong ability to plan and execute tasks independently, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and sound business acumen to identify and drive key success factors.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.