Demand Planner

Job Summary 

• Drive monthly demand forecasting process; review historic sales, factor in pricing, discounts, promotions/activations in sales forecast volumes.
• Build a joint demand forecast with business heads.
• Drive monthly order planning process basis the agreed forecast, GIT/open orders, and stock norms.
• Monitor and track GIT/pending shipments form principals
• Actively participate in S & OP with Principals. Drive and ensure delivery of monthly supply plan.
• Lead warehouse stock replenishments on a day-to-day basis, work closely with warehouse/logistics team for stock movement, ensure adherence to planned numbers.
• Monitor and control inventory at SKU level within the set norms
• Generate various MIS/KPI reports on a daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual basis.
• Strong communication and multiple stakeholder management skills

Person Specifications

• Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in demand / supply planning / data analysis, with stints in sales OR warehousing / logistics.
• MBA would be an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership qualities
• Excellent influencing and Interpersonal communication abilities
• Problem solving & quick decision-making ability
• Strong analytical, logic thinking and problem solving skill
• Commitment to executing guidelines and processes
• Attention to detail and quality.