Supply Planner Parañaque Indirect Warehouse

Marygracecafe; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

Marygracecafe is seeking a Supply Planning Specialist to plan, forecast, and optimize the indirect materials supply for smooth warehouse operations. The role involves establishing reorder points, safety stocks, and working with procurement to secure timely purchases.

You will monitor inventory, analyze KPIs, and collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production to anticipate needs and drive continuous improvements. Strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in supply planning, materials planning, or inventory management for indirect items.
• Proficiency in ERP / planning systems, MRP, and Excel for data analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Good understanding of procurement, warehouse operations, and materials handling.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.
• Problem-solving mindset with continuous improvement orientation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, forecast, and optimize indirect materials supply to ensure smooth warehouse operations.
• Establish reorder points, safety stocks, and purchase requirements using planning tools.
• Monitor inventory levels, aging, and perform cycle counts; conduct variance analyses.
• Classify indirect items and liaise with procurement to initiate purchase orders.
• Coordinate with warehouse to ensure inbound deliveries are processed and stored properly.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, facilities, production, and operations to understand needs.
• Generate KPIs and weekly/monthly reports on stock and inventory trends; drive improvements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through bulk orders, supplier consolidation, and alternates.

Skills

ERP / planning systems

MRP

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Procurement knowledge

Warehouse operations understanding

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

MRP software

Job description

To plan, manage, and optimize the supply of indirect materials (i.e. not raw ingredients that go into food, but the supporting materials, parts, maintenance supplies, utilities, etc.) into the warehouse to ensure smooth operations, cost efficiency, and minimal stockouts or overstock situations.

Responsibilities

Planning & Forecasting

• Develop forecasts of demand for indirect materials based on historical usage, maintenance schedules, and planned capital or repair projects
• Establish reorder points, safety stocks, and reorder quantities for indirect items
• Use MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) or planning tools to generate proposed purchase requirements

Inventory Management & Control

• Monitor inventory levels, aging, slow-moving items, and manage cycle counts
• Perform stock reconciliation and variance analysis
• Classify indirect materials by criticality, usage rate, and value (e.g. ABC / XYZ)
• Liaise with procurement to initiate purchase orders for indirect materials on time and in full
• Negotiate lead times, delivery frequencies, and terms for indirect supplies

Warehouse Coordination & Material Flow

• Coordinate with warehouse operations to ensure inbound deliveries are processed, stored, and made available to internal users
• Ensure appropriate storage, labeling, handling, and documentation of indirect materials
• Optimize material flow and warehouse layout for efficiency

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with maintenance, engineering, facilities, production, and operations to understand upcoming needs
• Communicate changes, shortages, or constraints to relevant stakeholders
• Participate in planning meetings (e.g. supply review, maintenance planning)

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Generate and analyze KPIs (e.g. stock turnover, fill rate, days of inventory, stockouts)
• Produce weekly, monthly, or quarterly reports on inventory status, trends, variances
• Use data to recommend improvements or adjustments to policies
  
• Identify opportunities for cost savings (bulk orders, vendor consolidation, alternative materials)
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning, inventory handling, and supply chain processes
• Review slow-moving or obsolete stock and manage disposals or reallocation
  
• Identify risks around supplier reliability, lead time variability, and critical spare parts shortages
• Develop mitigation plans (safety buffers, alternate suppliers)

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in supply planning, materials planning, or inventory management (especially for indirect / MRO items)
• Proficiency in ERP / planning systems, MRP, Excel (pivot tables, data analysis)
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail
• Good understanding of procurement, warehouse operations, and materials handling
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority
• Problem-solving mindset, proactive, with continuous improvement orientation