Merchandising

• Buying of new items; preparation of new sku demand forecast based on market research or new sku
• Preparation of initial orders for new skus
• Analysis and planning of assortment per format
• Negotiation with vendors re; promotions, discounts, orders and sku count

Supply Planning

• Review assortment planning at store level planning.
• Conduct SKU performance reviews with pareto analysis
• Execute branch stock transfers to further improve store inventory health.
• Ensure optimal supply plan that will meet customer service levels, inventory and cost.
• Provide root cause analysis on supply issues and constraints.
• Calculation and analysis of orders per SKU per store based on historical sales and stock to sales ratio
• Setting parameters based on different factors; store size, store performance, SKU performance
• Allocation of stocks to store based on stock to sales ratio

Demand Planning

• Apply data management and data-driven analytics (historical cleansing, data extraction, baseline forecasting, market performance analysis, etc.). Able to provide value-adding analytics to enable guidance in critical decision making related to forecasts and planning.
• Formulate and maintain demand planning algorithms to create best forecast possible with assessments for impacts on market change or variances to recommend appropriate revisions and tactics.
• Make recommendations to enhance business processes and identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Regulate continuous SKU Rationalization (Product Lifecycle Management)
• Measure, analyze and community key process metrics and monitor adherence to key performance indicators (KPIs), while driving continuous improvement.

Skills and Competencies Required: (For DSP)

• Experienced with quantitative and qualitative data analysis within the FMCG/retail industry.
• Hands-on experience in demand planning or simulation systems or tools.
• Intermediate system expertise in Excel and other Microsoft applications.
• Critical thinking, analysis and decision-making capabilities.
• Good communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related business field.
• At least 1-3 year(s) of working in the related field is required is required for this position
• Able to work individually and in a team environment
• Good interpersonal skill and communication skill
• Willing to work in On-site in PASAY CITY (Monday to Friday - 8AM to 5:30PM)