Demand Planning Team Lead

As a Demand Planning Analyst at Capgemini, you will play a crucial role in shaping the company's forecasting strategies. Your responsibilities will include: - Prepare and maintain statistical forecasts using historical data, market insights, and promotional plans. - Utilize Kinaxis RapidResponse for scenario planning, demand-supply balancing, and real-time decision-making. - Monitor and improve Forecast Accuracy (FA), Forecast Bias (FB), and Forecast Value Add (FVA) metrics. - Support the S&OP cycle by ensuring timely submission of deliverables as per the calendar. - Identify risks in demand planning and assist in developing mitigation strategies. - Contribute to digital transformation initiatives such as automation and process optimization. - Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment on demand plans. - Maintain governance standards and suggest improvements in planning processes and guardrails. - Participate in knowledge transfer (KT) activities and continuously build business understanding. - Engage in stakeholder management, ensuring transparency and proactive communication. Your profile should ideally match the following qualifications: - 3-5 years of experience in demand planning or related supply chain roles. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Hands-on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse or similar planning tools. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. - Proficiency in Power BI for analytics and reporting. At Capgemini, you can expect the following benefits and opportunities: - Personalized career guidance and a range of career paths within the Capgemini group. - Comprehensive wellness benefits including health checks, telemedicine, insurance, elder care, partner coverage, and support for new parents through flexible work arrangements. - Access to industry-leading digital learning platforms with over 250,000 courses and numerous certifications. Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner with a diverse team of 340,000 members in over 50 countries. With a strong heritage of over 55 years, Capgemini is trusted by clients to leverage technology effectively for their business needs. The company offers end-to-end services and solutions in AI, generative AI, cloud, and data, supported by deep industry expertise and a strong partner ecosystem. If you are passionate about demand planning and want to contribute to Capgemini's mission of accelerating the transition to a digital and sustainable world, this role is the perfect fit for you.,