Supply Planning

Q2 HR Solutions; Philippines; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Q2 HR Solutions is seeking a Supply Planning professional to maintain accurate SAP master data for new products and manage obsolescence with careful depletion planning. You will coordinate with FG planning and align SKUs with FAD and launch timelines.

The role requires 2+ years in supply planning, strong SAP ECC/APO mastery, and the ability to navigate complex environments while collaborating across Demand, MRP, Logistics, and Costing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a business-related course.
• At least 2 years of experience in supply planning or a similar function, preferably in a multinational or multicultural environment.
• Strong expertise in SAP (ECC & APO), particularly in master data management.
• Good understanding of product lifecycle and supply planning processes; able to operate effectively in volatile environments.
• High tolerance for complexity and ambiguity.
• Growth mindset with the ability to adapt to rapid technological and market changes.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning processes.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proactive and collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Represent Supply Planning in project meetings from kick-off to launch.
• Maintain accurate master data in SAP (ECC & APO) until materials are active (ZA).
• Manage obsolescence of current codes upon stock depletion.
• Provide depletion timelines for existing SKUs and start dates for new codes with minimal write-offs.
• Validate forecast data in APO SNP94 against FAD, launch timelines, and volumes provided during project meetings.
• Proactively raise concerns on gaps impacting FAD and launch timelines.
• Ensure project timelines from kick-off to FAD align with functional lead times (Procurement, Costing, Production, Logistics).
• Govern the handover of SKUs to the regular FG Planner.
• Attend huddles, control tower, and Step 3 meetings within the assigned cluster.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Demand, MRP, FG, Logistics, Costing, CF, Marketing, SP Managers).

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or business

Tools

SAP ECC & APO

Kinaxis

SAP HANA (advantage)

Job description

The Supply Planning role is responsible for maintaining accurate master data in SAP (ECC & APO) for new products/materials/SKUs, managing obsolescence of existing codes, and ensuring effective depletion planning with minimal write-offs. The role governs the handover of SKUs to the FG Planner in alignment with target FAD and product launch timelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent Supply Planning in project meetings from kick-off to launch.
• Maintain accurate master data in SAP (ECC & APO) until materials are active (ZA).
• Manage obsolescence of current codes upon stock depletion.
• Provide depletion timelines for existing SKUs and start dates for new codes with minimal write-offs.
• Validate forecast data in APO SNP94 against FAD, launch timelines, and volumes provided during project meetings.
• Proactively raise concerns on gaps impacting FAD and launch timelines.
• Ensure project timelines from kick-off to FAD align with functional lead times (Procurement, Costing, Production, Logistics).
• Govern the handover of SKUs to the regular FG Planner.
• Attend huddles, control tower, and Step 3 meetings within the assigned cluster.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Demand, MRP, FG, Logistics, Costing, CF, Marketing, SP Managers).

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a business-related course.
• At least 2 years of experience in supply planning or a similar function, preferably in a multinational or multicultural environment.
• Strong expertise in SAP (ECC & APO), particularly in master data management.
• Good understanding of product lifecycle and supply planning processes; able to operate effectively in volatile environments.
• High tolerance for complexity and ambiguity.
• Growth mindset with the ability to adapt to rapid technological and market changes.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning processes.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proactive and collaborative team player.

Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies

• Knowledge of inventory policies and methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Familiarity with Kinaxis and/or SAP HANA is an advantage.