Strategic Inventory Planner & Demand Forecasting

Shopee; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Shopee Philippines is seeking an Inventory Operations Planner to oversee end-to-end inventory planning within the SBS ecosystem. You will handle demand forecasting, purchase planning, and stock distribution while monitoring mid-mile logistics and key metrics such as DOC and in-transit stock.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze large data sets, and maintain dashboards to optimize stock across multiple warehouses and regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in inventory planning, supply chain operations, and/or logistics; e-commerce or retail experience a plus.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills; familiarity with SQL or dashboarding tools is an advantage.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to work with large data sets.
• Good coordination and communication skills; able to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting & Purchase Planning.
• Consolidate sales trends, category inputs, and historical data to assist in demand forecasting and purchase planning.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to validate forecast assumptions and ensure timely procurement actions.
• Stock Distribution & Movement Tracking.
• Support stock allocation and replenishment plans across multiple warehouses.
• Monitor SKU movements, line haul arrivals, and inventory transfer schedules to ensure efficient flow across locations.
• Identify and flag potential stock-out risks, overstocking, or regional stock imbalances.
• Data Monitoring & Reporting.
• Track and maintain dashboards or trackers for key inventory metrics (e.g., DOC, black stock levels, in-transit inventory).
• Conduct variance analysis between forecast vs actuals and propose corrective actions where needed.
• Prepare routine reports and insights to support team reviews and performance tracking.
• Support process documentation, SOP updates, and inventory planning system/tool enhancements.

Skills

Excel/Sheets

SQL/BI tools

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Dashboarding tools

Job description

Shopee Philippines is seeking an Inventory Operations Planner to oversee end-to-end inventory planning within the SBS ecosystem. You will handle demand forecasting, purchase planning, and stock distribution while monitoring mid-mile logistics and key metrics such as DOC and in-transit stock.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze large data sets, and maintain dashboards to optimize stock across multiple warehouses and regions.