Strategic Demand Planner - NPL & Inventory

Boston Scientific Philippines, Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific Philippines, Inc. is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to manage Country Demand Planning and NPL forecasting, design and maintain finished goods inventory levels, and engage stakeholders across functions.

The role requires proven experience in demand planning within regional/global supply chains and strong project management abilities. The position involves coordinating monthly forecasts, driving SI&OP meetings, and ensuring alignment with financial objectives while maintaining

Qualifications

• Minimum a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics or any relevant degree.
• APICS certification / MBA will be preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in demand planning and progressive experience in Supply Chain / Operations management.
• Exposure to and experience working in regional/global supply chain operations.
• Has a proven track record of managing multiple tasks within a matrix working environment and simplifying that matrix for stakeholders and team.
• Strong process, project and time management skills with the ability to organize and handle multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with SAP and Rapid Response/or other similar ERP systems will be an advantage.
• Proactive, enjoys working in a challenging environment, results-oriented and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage Inventory Management and NPL execution. Facilitate the NPL Forecasting and coordinate the monthly demand forecast process via an effective SI&OP process aligned with financial objectives.
• Interact with Country Operations on DC Replenishment targets setting and OTO process management; Inventory analysis; Consignment Inventory Management; Line Fill rate root cause analysis and corrective action; Backorder information; Tender Lead Time quotation; E,E&O process & short Shelf Life process assistance.
• Generate monthly metrics and reports; New Product Launch execution and Inventory setting; Material Master Maintenance.
• Develop and execute annual inventory plan to meet organization goals.
• Interact with Country Marketing / BUM on NPL Demand Forecasting; ABC product Classification.
• Interact with local RA/QA on NPL Regulatory approvals; Hold / Recall inventory implications; Strategic inventory.
• Interact with Divisional Demand Planning on inventory allocation; BO availability; Execution of Div Demand Planning NPL guidelines; Phase out plans; Bulk order communication.
• Develop demand forecast based demand patterns and business goals.
• Drive monthly SI&OP meetings with stakeholders.
• Maintain demand planning process and improve forecast accuracy.
• Apply key local country/markets knowledge.
• Ensure alignment of forecast for NPLs and end-of-cycle across initiatives.
• Support Tier 2 inventory policies in consultation with Finance; consider obsolescence risks.
• Monitor and control inventory levels according to policy governance.
• Develop/Recommend inventory transition plans for major launches with GSC and Country Demand Planners.
• Coordinate control, monitoring and reporting of supply chain KPIs; root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Develop KPIs to drive supply chain performance in support of business objectives.
• Act as contact point on supply chain KPI performance and reporting; support Value Improvement Projects.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

SAP

RapidResponse

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics

APICS certification

MBA

Tools

SAP

RapidResponse

Job description

Boston Scientific Philippines, Inc. is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to manage Country Demand Planning and NPL forecasting, design and maintain finished goods inventory levels, and engage stakeholders across functions.

The role requires proven experience in demand planning within regional/global supply chains and strong project management abilities. The position involves coordinating monthly forecasts, driving SI&OP meetings, and ensuring alignment with financial objectives while maintaining