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.

The Demand Planning Manager drives coordination meetings with Trade Marketing, Sales, Operations & Supply Chain partners to concretize 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. She/He places blanket PO timely to principals based on approved demand plan with staggered delivery & working capital constraints. She/He will review, recommends & comply 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.

The Demand Planning Manager will plan 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, and port congestion). She/He will escalate to stakeholders the current and potential product shortages and develop 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.