Senior Demand Planner - South

Location: Noida, UP, IN

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 excellent step for professionals seeking impactful work and career growth. 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.

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.

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