Head Demand Planning and Forecasting

Role Overview: You are responsible for leading central integrated planning in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on demand forecasting, production scheduling, inventory control, and capacity optimization. Your expertise in the automobile ancillary industry will be an advantage in this role. Key Responsibilities: - Drive end-to-end integrated production and demand planning - Optimize inventory levels and capacity utilization across locations - Digitize planning processes and align with monthly billing targets - Lead production planning, annual sales plans (PSS), and strategic initiatives - Enhance flexibility and risk mitigation across product lines Qualification Required: - 20+ years of experience in demand planning/forecasting in a large-scale setup - Strong P&L understanding and logistics management skills - High analytical ability with proven use of forecasting tools - Team leadership and excellent communication skills - Mandatory SAP (HANA) exposure - Experience in manufacturing with complexities - Ability to deal and interact with multiple stakeholders including board members (Note: No additional details of the company were mentioned in the job description),