Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in Demand/Supply Planning role
Role Objective: This position aims to ensure the business meets future demand, operating with optimal efficiency and effectiveness. Responsibilities as a Demand Planner include estimating future product demand and analyzing inventory flow to develop accurate forecasting models. Ultimately, the role collaborates with organizational leaders to ensure uninterrupted supply to consumers based on anticipated demand.
Kpis for the role includes:
Driving forecasting and S&OP; for the category.
Ordering strategy and replenishment planning
Ensuring high availability of products (both national & regional)
Reduction in out of stock and control on problem inventory like overstocking, near expiry
Event, Seasonal, festive and BAU stock planning
Coordinating with cross functional departments to understand business need and execute the same
Work with supply planning and warehouse team as per the business need
Developing system and process for demand planning
Joint business plan with vendors to understand their supply structure
Analysing inventory level and working on distribution
New region sales plan and replenishment
Managing the inventory turnover
Skill & Competencies:
Understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
Solid mathematical and statistical knowledge.
Stakeholder Management
Capability to multitask in a quick-paced workplace.
Good knowledge of Supply Chain Domain
Proficiency in MS Excel and Power Point
Planning and Prioritizing
Collaboration and Problem Solving
Building Long term relationships with key external and internal stakeholders
Presenting the data visually and providing concise, documented insights