Senior Manager - Demand Planning

About The Organisation- Manufacturing Sector (Listed Entity)

Educational Qualification

Major Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Demand Planning COE strategy aligned with global supply chain objectives.
• Lead the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of demand planning processes, systems, and tools
• Provide subject matter expertise and training to regional teams on demand planning methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Collaborate with a diverse community of process, data, product and IT partners to achieve a common goal
• Connect into the Global Planning Digitalization role and with other geographies/functions, especially India, EU, US Integrated planning leads
• Serve as a critical leader to proactively identify and address integration challenges between process and product that impact the value and efficacy of the Demand Planning Solution
• Facilitate collaboration between sales, marketing, supply chain, and finance to ensure demand forecasts are aligned with business objectives
• Lead scenario planning, demand sensing, and predictive analytics initiatives to enhance forecast accuracy.
• Act as the custodian for advanced planning solutions and ensure successful adoption of digital and AI-based demand planning tools
• Provide leadership and mentorship to demand planners across regions, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration
• Manage cross-functional projects related to demand planning improvements, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment
• O9/Blue Yonder understanding will be a plus
  

Skills & Knowledge

• 6-8 yrs of relevant work experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or related roles within a global manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of demand planning processes, statistical modelling, and forecasting techniques.
• Experience with demand planning tools (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, o9 Solutions, or similar) and data visualization tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven track record of driving business performance by implementing advanced technology and analytics
• Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills
• Ability to influence especially in a highly matrixed organization without direct authority, taking ownership and driving results
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and sustain a vast range of working relationships across multiple functions, cultures, and ability to flex styles for effective influence.
• Strategic acumen to develop approaches which address short, medium- and long-term business objectives