Demand Planning Team Lead

5 - 10 years

7 - 12 Lacs

Posted:13 hours ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

Main responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management:

  • Provide direction, oversee daily operations, and ensure alignment of demand planning activities with company objectives.
  • Lead, mentor, and coach the demand planning team to ensure professional growth and high performance.
  • Facilitate team performance evaluations and encourage continuous improvement and team collaboration.

Process Improvement & Performance Management:

  • Drive improvements in demand planning processes and methodologies, leveraging advanced planning tools and ERP systems (SAP and Kinaxis preferred).
  • Ensure accurate use of master data and proper configuration of demand planning parameters in planning systems.
  • Conduct performance reviews and oversee root cause analysis for significant demand plan changes and forecast deviations.
  • Implement corrective action plans to prevent recurrence of identified issues.
  • Oversee team performance based on SLAs/KPIs to ensure efficient and effective operations.
  • Ensure alignment with internal and external regulatory frameworks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting:

  • Act as the communication bridge between the demand planning team, global hub leadership, and key stakeholders.
  • Partner with stakeholders to integrate local market knowledge and operational requirements into planning processes.
  • Prepare and present demand planning reports for senior management

About you

Skills/Expertise/Experience

  • Advanced degree (e.g., Master''s or PhD) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Excellent English communication and writing skills

Preferred Skills/Expertise/Experience

  • Prior experience in demand planning roles with demonstrated team leadership capabilities, preferably with knowledge of pharmaceutical primary and secondary manufacturing processes.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the supply chain/manufacturing industry, preferably with exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
  • Advanced proficiency in demand planning tools and ERP systems (SAP and Kinaxis preferred).
  • Comprehensive understanding of internal and external regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance in all demand planning activities.
  • Ability to provide direction, oversee daily operations, and ensure alignment of demand planning activities with company goals, driving process and methodology improvements.
  • Strong skills in mentoring, coaching, and team development to facilitate team performance evaluations and professional growth.
  • Effective liaison capabilities to act as the communication bridge between the demand planning team, global hub leadership, and key stakeholders.

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