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.
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)

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)