Demand Planner

About the Role:

Demand Planner

Key Responsibilities:

• Forecast Ownership:

Lead the development of robust, data-driven demand forecasts at product, channel, and region levels, incorporating business inputs, historical data, market trends, and promotional activities.

• Strategic S&OP Leadership:

Drive the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, presenting forecast insights, identifying risks and opportunities, and aligning stakeholders on demand and supply strategies.

• Inventory & Supply Alignment:

Collaborate with Supply Planning, Procurement, and Operations to ensure inventory optimization, efficient replenishment, and minimal stock-outs or overstock scenarios.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Act as the key liaison between Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams, ensuring that demand plans support broader business objectives, including new product launches and channel expansion.

• Analytical Excellence:

Utilize advanced analytics to track forecast accuracy, identify demand patterns, and improve planning effectiveness.

• Process & System Improvement:

Lead initiatives to enhance demand planning tools, reporting dashboards, and processes for improved scalability and visibility.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 4–8 years of experience in demand planning or supply chain roles, preferably within a D2C, consumer goods, or ecommerce organization
• Proficiency in forecasting and planning systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset
• Proven track record of improving forecast accuracy and driving planning excellence in a fast-paced environment

You can share your CV at himani.p@myfrido.com and arif@arcatron.com along with CTC, ECTC, Notice period details.