CENTRAL DEMAND PLANNER

Job Description Job Title: CENTRAL DEMAND PLANNER Posting Start Date: 8/4/25 Job Overview We are hiring a highly analytical and self-driven Central Demand Planner to take full ownership of the monthly demand planning process and elevate its maturity across multiple product lines, regions, and functions. This role is critical in shaping demand into actionable plans that align with commercial strategy and supply constraints. It is not a support function, it is a strategic, decision-enabling role that operates at the center of our global planning process. This is a fully remote position, ideally supporting the European time zone, reporting to the S&OP Manager. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Lead the Global Demand Planning Cycle of the S&OP process: Own and execute the monthly demand process from system handover to consensus sign-off. Coordinate inputs from Sales, Product Management, and Finance, and ensure outputs feed into supply planning and S&OP. Improve Forecast Accuracy: Drive measurable improvements in MAPE, Bias, and Forecast Adherence. Use data-driven techniques and root-cause analysis to understand gaps and implement corrective actions. Bridge Strategy and Execution: Translate commercial assumptions and market intelligence into an aligned, actionable forecast that drives capacity, procurement, and financial planning. Advance Tools and Reporting: Develop and maintain robust forecasting reports and KPIs using Excel, Power BI (or Tableau), and SAP IBP. Push the team toward automated, visual, and insightful reporting. Facilitate Consensus and Governance: Orchestrate monthly consensus meetings and prepare executive-ready materials that clearly communicate changes, assumptions, and risks. Support Constrained Planning: Collaborate with the Supply Planner to identify constraint-driven adjustments and simulate scenarios to evaluate trade-offs. Enhance Collaboration and Accountability: Act as the single point of contact for demand planning across regions. Push for timely inputs, challenge assumptions, and ensure cross-functional accountability. Lead Process Improvements: Identify inefficiencies and design solutions—whether it’s template optimization, system enhancements, or training stakeholders on best practices. Support S&OP Strategy: Contribute actively to the broader S&OP cycle, including confidence-level strategies, forecast version control, and long-range planning exercises. ________________________________________ What Success Looks Like Increased forecast accuracy with clear ownership of forecast drivers Faster and cleaner consensus cycles with improved cross-functional engagement Reliable reporting that shifts focus from data collection to decision-making A scalable process that enables constrained and scenario-based planning ________________________________________ Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred Minimum 5 years of experience in demand planning or S&OP in a multinational environment Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively influence cross-functional teams High proficiency in Excel and Power BI (or Tableau); experience with SAP IBP is strongly preferred Strong business acumen and communication skills; able to translate data into decisions Fluent in English Job Description: Job Overview Monitors the requisition of the goods and services of the company, draws a comparison between the vendor prices, and purchases goods for one or more product groups. Job Requirements Ensuring that proper inventories are maintained. Seeking the highest value tradeoff between cost and quality. Choosing the suppliers of the products, negotiating the lowest price, and awarding contracts based on established guidelines and procedures. Keeping abreast of changes in the market affecting both the supply of and demand for needed products. Studying sales records and inventory levels of current stock; seeking new, alternative foreign and domestic suppliers. What your background should look like Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional level experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level Competencies Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork Job Locations: Muntinlupa, National Capital Region 1780 Philippines Posting City: Muntinlupa Job Country: Philippines Travel Required: Less than 10% Requisition ID: 138890 Workplace Type: External Careers Page: Procurement