DEMAND PLANNING MANAGER
Qualifications
• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial), Mathematics, Economics, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of working experience in demand planning is required.
• Candidates should have experience in FMCG, Retail, or any consumer goods-based industry.
Job description
The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for all forecasting activities associated with products, channels, and depots. He/she has to ensure a corresponding supply and purchasing plan, with periodic replenishment to the depots to attain sales and inventory level targets.
- Generates a sound & accurate statistical demand forecast per SKU bucketed into weeks, months, channel, depot, brand & category;
- Drives coordination meetings with Marketing, Sales, Operations & Supply Chain partners to concertize the demand plan and corresponding building blocks in supporting the fiscal year targets; this should embed recovery plans in the succeeding months for missed monthly targets of the previous month/s.
- Places blanket PO timely to principals based on approved demand plan with staggered delivery & working capital constraints.
- Reviews, recommends & complies with inventory policies (M/EOQ, TIL, ROP, Safety stock, ABC classification) for FSL replenishment, periodic distribution & order fulfillment processes at a controlled &/or approved cost.
- Plans adjustments in both short term and long term plans based on surges (increase and decrease) in demand, unexpected shortages in material supply, and environmental & industry risks (like typhoons, port congestion).
- Escalates the management of the current and potential product shortages and develops a quick recovery plan. Monitors and close-loop with partners until completion of action plans. Be on top of any issues that concern the supply.
- Responds to all inquiries concerning demand, inventory, and other sales & marketing concerns.
- Maintains product freshness; Pro-act on potential excess, near expiry, slow-moving and obsolete stocks to Trade Marketing/Sales for banding and promotions. Resolve high Minimum Order Quantity relative to low demand.
- Supports New Product Introduction in achieving goals on Sales Attainment, Forecast Accuracy, Inventory levels, reorder points, lead times & process stability.
- Plans a phase-in/phase-out of SKUs and ensures crisp communication to sales to minimize unserved.
- Arranges and processes the return of defective products to suppliers.
Dress: Corporate Attire (Company Uniform)
Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Days: Mondays to Saturdays (Half day)
PURCHASING MANAGER
Qualifications
• Developing purchasing strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Review existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure ongoing feasibility.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.
• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
• Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
Job description
• In charge of the full system development life cycle of application systems and databases.
• Handles the maintenance, support, and upgrade of existing applications.
• Ensures high-quality project development and on-time project completion.
• Creates a detailed user guide for completed projects.
• Responsible for analyzing, validating, and recommending solutions to assigned user concerns and requests.
Work Location: Tower 1, Suite 1018 High Street South Corporate Plaza, 26th St, Taguig
Dress: Corporate Attire (Company Uniform)
Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Days: Mondays to Saturdays (Half day)