S&OP Lead/Demand Planning Manager

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Role overview:

The purpose of S&OP Lead /Demand Planning Manager is to facilitate Demand Planning function for all products being sold in Philippines market, source from all Operation Companies of PVM group and to manage finished goods inventory at appropriate level for effective customer service.

This position drives the monthly S&OP process and being the data source of cross-functional departments.

The position creates and maintains forecast models for customers, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from Sales, Marketing, Finance, Warehouse and other sources (i.e. Nielsen or other syndicated consumer data).

To ensure that the (joint) supply chain achieves an optimum balance between:

• the total costs (low cost operator) of the goods offered
• the availability and service needed to be competitive, and
• the capability to respond to business opportunities faster than the competitors (e.g. for launching new products or promotions)

Principal accountabilities: 

• Demand planning
  • Lead the monthly integrated business planning cycle key meetings: demand review, supply review, S&OP
  • Lead joint forecasting with key accounts and key distributors
  • Drive the one-number principle within the organization
  • Analyze historical data and compute baseline demand using demand planning tools available
  • Lead initial forecasting for NPDs and promotional activities; initiate pre and post evaluation of NPDs and promotional activities
  • Collaborate with sales team on rolling consensus demand plan for balance of the year

• KPI management and reporting
  • Keep track of KPIs and analyze root-causes to generate action plan for improvement
  • Provide monthly demand and supply outlook, PH KPI scorecard
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting to management for key meetings

• Others
  • Manage material master data and SAP PO clean-up
  • Lead demand and supply process improvement projects
  • Support any demand and supply scenario analysis as needed by management team
  • Participate in budget planning
  • Own planning operation and reporting in SAP and portal

OUR PERFECT CANDIDATE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• 12+ years’ experience in demand and supply planning, manufacturing, regional planning or related areas from a fast-moving consumer goods company
• Solid experience in forecasting / statistical  analyses and other quantitative techniques
• Experience in inventory control
• Knowledgeable in SAP APO / R3 / BI / BO / MM module
• Knowledgeable in other demand and supply planning tools
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Candidates must be based in the Philippines

WE OFFER

• The opportunity to join a global leader in confectionery and gum‑manufacturing whose brands reach more than 150 countries
• A vibrant working environment where innovation, quality and consumer‑first thinking drive everything we do
• A collaborative and inclusive company culture – you’ll be supported to develop your career, access training, and work alongside a diverse team of professionals
• A sense of purpose: we’re committed to doing business with integrity, caring for our people, and contributing positively to the environment and our communities
• Room to grow: as part of a fast‑moving, high‑profile business, you’ll have exposure to new challenges, cross‑functional projects, and the chance to make an impact