Location:
Noida, UP, IN, 201306

Salary:
Dependent on Skills and Experience

Division:
Technology and Operations

Department:
Inventory

About the Role

Introduction –

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Operations Division as a Senior Demand Planner, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping demand and supply planning for the South Region and supporting national-level forecasting for the School Education division. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, accuracy, and strategic thinking , contributing directly to organizational efficiency and customer satisfaction. This role offers exposure to multi-region planning , advanced forecasting models, and ERP systems like SAP , making it a great step for professionals seeking impactful work and growth opportunities. You will work on regional S&OP; processes , collaborate with cross-functional teams, and influence inventory strategies for existing and new products. The role involves data-driven decision-making , leveraging business intelligence, and contributing to projects that enhance operational excellence.

Opportunity –

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
Create and maintain demand forecasts for the South region and oversee national-level forecasts.

Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, and develop statistical forecast models.

Conduct regional S&OP; meetings, collaborate with Sales, Production,



and Customer teams for accurate planning.

Provide input to supply planning for inventory norms and stock availability.

Analyze data for forecast accuracy, back-orders, and business requirements.

Impact on Team and Organization:
Ensure accurate forecasting to optimize inventory levels and reduce back-orders.

Act as the information hub for senior management, enabling strategic decisions.

Drive collaboration across Sales, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to improve service levels.

About You

Essential Criteria:
10–15 years of experience in demand/supply planning roles.

Exposure to multi-region or Pan-India planning.

Strong analytical skills, stakeholder management, and business acumen.

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP environments.

Advanced knowledge of SAP .

Desirable:
Experience in project-based inventory initiatives.

Familiarity with consensus forecasting and S&OP; processes.

Queries

Please contact [email protected] with any queries relating to this role.

We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.

Job Category:
Support & Operations

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