**What you'll do:** + The Manager, Demand Planning is responsible for building and advancing Demand Planning capabilities within the Center of Excellence (CoE) while leading a team of demand planners supporting multiple businesses and regions + The role is accountable for developing standardized demand planning processes, governance, tools, analytics, and best practices to deliver accurate, consensus-based demand plans for mid- to long-term (SIOP) planning horizons and supporting short tem execution (S&OE;) + This position provides functional leadership to a team responsible for end-to-end demand planning execution, ensuring effective integration of statistical forecasting, commercial inputs, market intelligence, and product lifecycle considerations into a reliable demand signal Demand Planning Leadership & Capability Development: + Establish and deploy standardized Demand Planning processes, tools, templates, and governance frameworks + Build organizational capability in forecasting, demand analytics, scenario planning, demand adjustments, consensus demand planning and demand review effectiveness + Lead integration of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) considerations into the demand planning process, ensuring effective planning and governance of + New Product Introductions (NPI), End-of-Life (EOL) transitions, SKU segmentation, portfolio optimization, and Product Complexity Reduction initiatives to improve forecast quality, inventory management, and business performance Analytics, Performance & Continuous Improvement: + Own Demand Planning performance metrics including Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias, MAPE, Forecast Value Add, and forecast stability + Establish robust root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action processes to improve forecasting performance + Develop dashboards, reporting solutions, and analytics to provide actionable planning insights Team Leadership & People Management: + Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration,



continuous improvement, and customer focus + Provide regular coaching, mentoring, and feedback to enhance technical expertise, problem-solving capabilities, and leadership readiness within the team + Ensure effective workload balancing, resource allocation, and succession planning to support business growth and evolving organizational needs **Qualifications:** Requirement: + Bachelor's degree Engineering + Master's degree preferred in in Supply Chain Management, Operations + 12+ years of expereicne in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, SIOP/IBP, Forecasting, or a related function **Skills:** + Demonstrated experience leading demand planning teams and driving planning transformation initiatives + Solid Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management, NPI/EOL processes, SKU segmentation, and portfolio management + Experience working in global, matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholders and business units + Proven expertise in leading and developing teams, driving cross-functional collaboration, and managing complex projects + CPIM or equivalent certification preferred + Experience with planning systems such as Kinaxis, Demantra, SAP IBP, Anaplan, or equivalent tools + Strong analytical skills with expertise in forecasting methodologies, statistical modeling, and scenario planning + Advanced proficiency in SIOP processes, ERP systems, BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Kinaxis), and Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint + Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and process governance + Strong people leadership, coaching, and talent development skills + Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing capabilities + Strategic mindset combined with strong operational execution and decision-making ability + Excellent communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills + Proven ability to lead through ambiguity, drive change, and build high-performing teams + Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on data quality, planning efficiency, automation, and business value creation

📌 Manager Demand Planning (Pune)
🏢 Eaton
📍 Pune