Inventory & Logistics Lead: Forecasting & Mid-Mile Ops

Location: Manila

Department Operations Level Experienced  (Team Lead)
Location Manila The  Operation teams at Shopee covers the operational end-to-end process, from when the buyer searches for a product listed on the Shopee platform, to the moment the buyer receives the products. The team analyses and monitors operational KPIs across the region and conducts root cause analysis when operation performance fluctuates. The Operations team comprises Customer Service, Payment, Listings, Warehouse, Logistics, Seller Operations and Fraud.

About the Team:

The Inventory Logistics Lead will manage a team of Demand Planners and Mid-Mile/Logistics Operations Officers responsible for balancing supply and movement across the SBS ecosystem. This role ensures inventory is forecasted, purchased, and distributed efficiently across multiple warehouses, while actively tracking stock flows, DOC (Days of Cover), and mid-mile logistics execution.

Job Description:

1. Inventory Planning & Forecasting Lead demand planning activities across categories, consolidating inputs from business stakeholders to develop accurate short- and long-term forecasts.

Oversee purchase planning processes to ensure timely procurement aligned with sales trends, campaign needs, and inventory turnover goals.

Ensure demand and supply plans translate to effective stock allocations across warehouses.
2. Stock Distribution & Mid-Mile Execution Manage day-to-day execution of SKU movement across warehouses, ensuring optimal stock placement based on demand and regional performance.

Oversee line haul scheduling, inter-warehouse transfers, and mid-mile logistics coordination.

Actively track and manage key inventory indicators including Days of Cover (DOC), black stock, in-transit items, and line haul arrivals.
3. Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Lead and mentor a blended team of Demand Planners and Mid-Mile Logistics Officers under the Inventory Operations team.

Build team capabilities in both data-driven forecasting and operational execution.

Partner closely with Category Management, Warehouse Operations, Logistics, and Systems teams to drive alignment and process improvements.
4. Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement Monitor and analyze key inventory metrics such as forecast accuracy, fulfillment rate, stock aging, and overstock levels.

Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for imbalances (e.g., stock-outs, overstock, black stock).Leverage tools, dashboards, and system enhancements to automate reporting and improve operational visibility.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

Has 8+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory planning, or logistics operations, preferably in e-commerce, FMCG, or retail.

Experience managing hybrid teams with both planning and operations scope.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, with working knowledge of SQL or dashboard tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) a plus.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, data-driven, and highly collaborative environment.
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