Demand Planning Manager

Job Title: Manager, Demand Planning – GBS Commercial

Location: Bangalore

Reporting to: Senior Manager-Demand Planning

1. Purpose of the role:

The manager will be required to lead a team of demand planning analysts responsible for Statistical forecasting and post game analysis of the forecasts. The manager will also be required to lead tech and non-tech initiatives to improve the processes and the aligned KPIs. The manager will need to effectively collaborate with market counterparts from Supply planning and Commercial teams.

2. Key tasks & accountabilities:

Operations:

• Will be responsible to manage statistical baseline forecast & achieve best forecast accuracy for allocated Zone(s)
• Analyze and understand thoroughly trend/Pattern/ Seasonality and product life cycle to select best statistical models.
• Participate, Present and Contribute to market level S&OP process from demand planning perspective.
• Contribute and add value to the business through continuous improvement and process transformation.
• Ability to understand and evaluate impact on current ways of operation due to modifications in process basics, technology enhancements, business changes etc.

People Management

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of analysts, fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture.
• Oversee performance management, career development, and upskilling initiatives within the team.
• Set clear objectives, provide constructive feedback, and guide team members towards excellence.

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Continuously monitor process performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations for better efficiency and scalability.
• Propose transformation opportunities within the process.

3. Qualifications, Experience, Skills:

Level of educational attainment required:

• Post-Graduate in Supply Chain with strong fundamentals in Data Analysis, Forecast and Sales & Operations planning.

Previous work experience Preference:

• Strong Understanding and 7-10 years of experience in Demand Planning/Demand Forecasting for seasonal and non-seasonal products and should be able to manage base forecast independently, familiar with statistical Modelling.
• Knowledge of O9, Kinaxis or other similar tools for demand planning
• Prior experience in FMCG, Retail Insights & analytics, or consulting companies is preferred
• Managed a team of 4-10 members.
• Experience in liaising with stakeholder

Technical skills required:

• Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint (Must Have)
• Statistical knowledge for deep diving data (Must Have)
• Advanced Visual management: Power BI (Good to Have)

And above all of this, an undying love for beer!

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