Position Title: Demand & Inventory Planning Associate
Department: Demand & Supply Planning
Location: Cavite
Reporting Line: Warehouse & Logistics Manager
Salary Range: PHP 28,000 PHP 30,000 (negotiable based on experience)
Role Overview
The Demand & Inventory Planning Associate is responsible for driving accurate demand forecasts and effective inventory planning for a fast-moving cosmetics and personal care portfolio. The role focuses on balancing product availability with optimal stock levels by analyzing sales trends, managing stock aging, and coordinating closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Purchasing. This position operates in a dynamic FMCG environment with high SKU complexity and promotional activity.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
- At least 12 years of experience in demand planning, inventory planning, or supply chain roles within FMCG, cosmetics, beauty, or related consumer goods industries.
- Strong understanding of demand forecasting, inventory management principles, and replenishment processes.
- Proficient in Excel and demand planning or forecasting tools; experience with ERP systems is required.
- Familiarity with stock aging analysis, inventory turnover, and replenishment tracking.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, data-driven environment with shifting priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze historical sales data, trends, and seasonality to develop accurate demand forecasts across product categories.
- Monitor stock aging and inventory health to minimize excess stock, slow-moving items, and potential obsolescence.
- Track and manage replenishment requirements for retail locations and warehouse distribution points.
- Conduct regular inventory reviews to ensure optimal stock levels and continuous product availability.
- Evaluate inventory turnover performance and recommend actions to improve efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to factor in promotions, launches, and campaigns that impact demand.
- Partner with Purchasing and Operations to align procurement and production plans with forecasted demand.
- Review forecast accuracy on a regular basis and refine forecasting models as needed.
- Prepare and present demand planning and inventory reports, highlighting risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
- Identify discrepancies in inventory data and provide insights to improve overall inventory efficiency.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices in demand planning and inventory management.
