Supply Planning Lead

Alaska Milk Corporation; San Pedro; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Milk Corporation in the Philippines is seeking a Supply Planning Lead to drive planning across the FMCG network. You will lead a team of planners, translate demand into actionable supply plans, and balance service levels with inventory and working capital considerations.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Procurement, Logistics, and Commercial teams to optimize the network, improve processes, and deliver world-class product availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Significant experience in supply planning and related operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Supply Planning professionals.
• Set team priorities aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain optimal supply plans balancing service levels and costs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Procurement, Logistics, and Commercial teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Supply planning

Production planning

Inventory management

S&OP / IBP exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

SAP IBP

APO

Kinaxis

Job description

Lead Supply Planning Excellence Across a Dynamic FMCG Network

Alaska Milk Corporation is looking for a highly capable Supply Planning Lead to drive supply planning operations and ensure optimal product availability across our Philippine business.

This role plays a critical part in balancing customer demand, inventory levels, production capacity, and supply network efficiency. As the Supply Planning Lead, you will oversee supply planning activities, lead a team of planners, and work closely with Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Procurement, Logistics, and Commercial teams to deliver superior service levels while optimizing costs.

If you have strong supply chain expertise, leadership capabilities, and a passion for continuous improvement, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant business impact.

What You'll Do

Lead the Supply Planning Team

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Supply Planning professionals.

• Set team priorities and ensure alignment with departmental and business objectives.

• Manage workload distribution and planning activities to ensure operational efficiency.

• Provide guidance and support in resolving planning and supply-related challenges.

Drive Supply Planning Excellence

• Develop and maintain optimal supply plans that balance service levels, inventory targets, and operational costs.

• Ensure availability of products across the supply network while minimizing risks and disruptions.

• Translate demand plans into executable supply plans that support business objectives.

• Monitor supply performance and proactively address capacity constraints or supply gaps.

Optimize Network and Inventory Management

• Manage inventory levels to achieve targeted stock coverage and customer service outcomes.

• Review and optimize supply planning parameters and replenishment strategies.

• Ensure effective coordination between manufacturing sites, warehouses, and third-party logistics partners.

• Support initiatives to improve network efficiency and working capital performance.

Collaborate Across the Business

• Partner with Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Customer Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.

• Ensure alignment between supply capabilities and business requirements.

• Support decision-making through data-driven analysis and recommendations.

• Act as a key escalation point for supply-related operational issues.

Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives

• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, systems, and ways of working.

• Drive best practices in supply planning and inventory management.

• Support supply chain transformation and digitalization initiatives.

• Foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Develop High-Performing Teams

• Coach and mentor team members to maximize individual and team performance.

• Lead performance management, capability development, and succession planning initiatives.

• Build an engaged, collaborative, and results-oriented team environment.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.

• Significant experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Operations, or related disciplines.

• Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams.

Preferred Experience

• FMCG, consumer goods, food manufacturing, or dairy industry experience.

• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, inventory management, and production planning.

• Experience working within S&OP and Integrated Business Planning environments.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Experience using ERP and planning systems such as SAP, SAP IBP, APO, Kinaxis, or equivalent planning platforms.

Success Profile

We are looking for someone who is:

• Strategic yet operationally hands-on

• Data-driven and highly analytical

• Strong in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

• Resilient and capable of managing complexity in a fast-paced environment

• Passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams

• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Why Join Alaska Milk Corporation?

• Be part of one of the Philippines' most trusted and iconic brands.

• Work with a global organization backed by FrieslandCampina.

• Lead critical supply chain activities that directly impact business performance and customer satisfaction.

• Collaborate with experienced supply chain and commercial leaders.

• Enjoy meaningful career development opportunities in a company that values innovation, growth, and people development.

Join Alaska Milk Corporation and play a key role in ensuring the right products are available at the right place and time while driving world-class supply planning excellence.