Demand & Supply Planning Consultant

As a Demand & Supply Planner with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) experience in the FMCG industry, your role at our client, a global consulting firm, will be crucial in supporting a leading FMCG snacks manufacturer on a supply chain transformation program. You will work alongside the clients" supply chain leadership and the consulting firm's project team to drive measurable improvements in forecast accuracy, fill rates, and cost optimization. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead workstreams within the broader supply chain transformation program, focusing on demand and supply planning. - Analyze demand trends, sales patterns, and historical data to improve forecasting accuracy. - Support network optimization and inventory management initiatives to improve product availability and reduce carrying costs. - Collaborate with client operations, procurement, and logistics teams to streamline planning processes. - Drive data analysis, scenario modeling, and reporting using advanced Excel and other analytical tools. - Assist in identifying digital and process improvement opportunities to enhance visibility and agility in planning operations. **Skills & Qualifications:** - 5-10 years of relevant experience in supply chain management, demand/supply planning, forecasting, or inventory optimization. - Prior experience in the FMCG or consumer goods sector, especially in snacks or food categories, preferred. - Strong proficiency in Excel-based modeling and data analysis; experience with planning or forecasting tools is a plus. - MBA from a Top Tier business school preferred. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional client teams.,