Supply Chain/Demand Planner Manager (FMCG/Retail)

HRTx Inc; Pateros; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

HRTx Inc in Metro Manila is seeking a Demand Planning and Inventory Management professional to lead forecasting, planning, and procurement processes across SKUs and channels. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to optimize stock levels, ensure timely replenishments, and support S&OP initiatives while delivering actionable insights and reports.

Experience in FMCG or retail is preferred; strong Excel and ERP (SAP) skills are essential; 5–8 years in relevant roles

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, or procurement in FMCG or retail.
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills.
• Experience managing high-value inventory portfolios.
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage short-, mid-, and long-term demand forecasts across SKUs and channels.
• Analyze sales trends, seasonality, promotions, and market data to improve forecast accuracy.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to incorporate campaigns and activations into planning.
• Oversee inventory planning and replenishment to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Manage multi-million peso inventory portfolio, ensuring healthy stock turns and minimized obsolescence.
• Monitor slow-moving and aging inventory and recommend corrective actions.
• Align procurement plans with forecasted demand and lead times.
• Generate purchase plans and manage order cycles to prevent stockouts or excess inventory.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and supply continuity.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Warehouse, Sales, and Finance teams.
• Support S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes.
• Provide demand insights to support business strategy and growth.
• Track key metrics such as forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, fill rate, and stock availability.
• Prepare reports and analytics to guide decision-making.
• Continuously improve planning processes and tools.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Forecasting analytics

Inventory management

Procurement planning

ERP SAP

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Demand Forecasting & Planning

• Develop and manage short-, mid-, and long-term demand forecasts across SKUs and channels
• Analyze sales trends, seasonality, promotions, and market data to improve forecast accuracy
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to incorporate campaigns and activations into planning

Inventory Management

• Oversee inventory planning and replenishment to maintain optimal stock levels
• Manage multi-million peso inventory portfolio, ensuring healthy stock turns and minimized obsolescence
• Monitor slow-moving and aging inventory and recommend corrective actions

Procurement & Order Planning

• Align procurement plans with forecasted demand and lead times
• Generate purchase plans and manage order cycles to prevent stockouts or excess inventory
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and supply continuity

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Supply Chain, Warehouse, Sales, and Finance teams
• Support S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes
• Provide demand insights to support business strategy and growth

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track key metrics such as forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, fill rate, and stock availability
• Prepare reports and analytics to guide decision-making
• Continuously improve planning processes and tools

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 5–8 years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, or procurement within FMCG or retail
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills
• Experience managing high-value inventory portfolios
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Key Competencies

• Forecasting and data analysis
• Inventory optimization
• Procurement planning
• FMCG retail market knowledge
• Financial and working capital awareness
• Strategic and operational thinking