Demand Planning Manager

Demand Planning:

• Responsible to run the weekly demand planning and monitoring of forecast accuracy
• Collaborate with cross functional teams (Growth/Category) to understand demand forecast drivers; Ensure demand plan optimization in line with Customer & Product Category strategy
• Include causal factors (weather, natural disasters, competitor actions etc) and model events (sales promotions, marketing events etc.) into demand forecasts
• Develop demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons, across multiple regions
•  Release of final demand plans by incorporating all inputs as per agreed timelines

Supply/Replenishment Planning:

• Manage the entire replenishment process
• Ensure timely release of POs to all vendors across all cities
• Manage buying quantities ensuring optimal order quantities by considering inventory
• norms, stock on hand, forecast and vendor constraints
• Collaborate with category team to ensure high levels of supply reliability (OTIF)

Inventory Management:

• Manage inventory health – availability and ageing
• Define and manage Inventory Norms at a Region X SKU level
• Maintain desired inventory levels at each of the regions
• Monitor and plan for liquidation of ageing/slow moving SKUs
• Collaborate with City Teams and Operations to ensure accuracy of stock levels

Desired Candidate

• MBA/B.Tech from Tier-1 or Tier-2 institutes with 2-4 years of relevant experience in an inventory
• management role in FMCG/Retail/Q-Com/E-Com
• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures
• Proficiency in SQL/Excel/Python
• Rational decision-making, negotiating and influencing skills with an analytical work style
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile