Demand Planner | Inventory Management

Location: Bacoor, Cavite
Work Setup: Full Onsite
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Description
The Demand Planner is responsible for forecasting product demand, managing inventory levels, and ensuring optimal stock availability across stores and warehouses. This role plays a key part in supporting supply chain efficiency by analyzing data trends, monitoring stock aging, and coordinating closely with Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Purchasing teams—particularly within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and track stock aging to reduce excess inventory and minimize waste

• Analyze historical sales and inventory data to develop accurate demand forecasts

• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, and Marketing teams to account for promotions and demand-driving activities

• Track and manage replenishment requirements for stores and remote warehouses

• Conduct regular inventory reviews to ensure optimal stock levels and product availability

• Evaluate inventory turnover rates and recommend improvements

• Review forecast accuracy and refine demand models as needed

• Identify discrepancies, stock aging issues, and inefficiencies to provide actionable insights

• Prepare and present demand planning and inventory reports to stakeholders

• Implement best practices in demand planning and inventory management

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall supply chain performance

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

• 1–2 years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, or a related role

• Strong background and understanding of the FMCG industry

• Proficiency in demand forecasting tools, ERP systems, inventory management software, and advanced Excel

• Solid understanding of inventory management principles, stock aging, and replenishment processes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration

• Ability to analyze data trends and make data-driven recommendations

• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment