Supply Planning Manager (Process Improvement)

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc.; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. is seeking a skilled Supply Planning Manager (Process Improvement) to join our team in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila on a full-time basis.

The role focuses on optimizing supply planning processes, driving continuous improvement, and aligning cross-functional teams to strengthen product availability and efficiency. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in supply planning or related roles, with expertise in demand forecasting, inventory planning, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field is required.
• Minimum 5+ years in supply planning, SCM or process improvement.
• Proven expertise in demand forecasting and inventory planning.
• Strong data interpretation and actionable insights abilities.
• Experience with SAP/Oracle or similar ERP platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply planning strategies to optimize inventory and product availability.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to reduce bottlenecks and costs in the supply chain.
• Analyze data to forecast demand and adjust plans to meet business needs.
• Collaborate with logistics, sales, production, and finance to align objectives.
• Monitor performance and provide reports and recommendations to leadership.
• Design standardized procedures and best practices to boost efficiency.
• Lead training on new processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Utilize analytics and SCM software to support decision-making and optimization.
• Identify risks and develop contingency plans for supply planning.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Inventory planning

Supply chain optimization

Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Data analytics

Excel & data visualization

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Retail/CPG knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Operations Management/Business Admin related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

WHAT YOU WILL DO

We are seeking a talented Supply Planning Manager (Process Improvement) to join our team on a full-time basis at our Alabang Muntinlupa City location in Metro Manila. This is a strategic position that plays a crucial role in optimizing our supply planning operations and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the group. You will be responsible for enhancing supply planning processes, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing solutions that directly contribute to our operational excellence and business objectives. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on how we manage our resources and serve our customers more effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply planning strategies that optimize inventory levels whilst ensuring product availability across all distribution channels.

• Lead process improvement initiatives to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies and opportunities for cost reduction within the supply chain.

• Analyze supply planning data and metrics to forecast demand accurately and adjust plans accordingly to meet business requirements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including logistics, sales, production and finance to align supply planning objectives with overall business goals.

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of supply planning processes, providing regular reports and recommendations to senior management.

• Design and implement standardized procedures and best practices to enhance process efficiency and consistency.

• Lead training and coaching sessions to upskill team members on new processes, tools and methodologies.

• Utilize data analytics and supply chain planning software to drive informed decision-making and optimization.

• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply planning process, developing contingency plans as necessary.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management or a related field

• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in supply planning, supply chain management or process improvement roles

• Proven expertise in demand forecasting, inventory planning and supply chain optimization

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights

• Proficiency in supply chain planning software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, Oracle or similar platforms

• Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma or Kaizen

• Excellent project management capabilities with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive initiatives to completion

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools

• Knowledge of the retail, consumer products or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently whilst thriving in a collaborative team environment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all aspects of work.