Role & responsibilities

- Generate monthly, annual, short-term, and long-term demand forecasts for both in-house manufactured and outsourced products.
- Analyze historical sales data, seasonality, promotions, and market trends to improve forecast accuracy.
- Collaborate closely with Production Planning (PPC) teams to align manufacturing priorities with sales requirements.
- Monitor forecast accuracy at channel and regional levels and drive continuous improvement.
- Develop category and channel-specific demand plans, incorporating baseline demand, promotions, and new product introductions.
- Lead and facilitate the monthly S&OP; process as per agreed timelines.
- Identify excess and aging inventory and work with Sales and Marketing teams on inventory depletion plans.
- Hands-on experience in preparing, facilitating, and managing S&OP; processes.
- Robust analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Good understanding of demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply planning methodologies.
- Forecast Accuracy (MAPE / WAPE)
- Service Level / Fill Rate (OTIF)
- Placement Efficiency
- Excess & Aging Inventory
- Plan Adherence

Preferred candidate profile

- 8 years of experience in Demand Planning or Supply Planning.

📌 Demand Planner Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager (Chennai)
🏢 AP Management Consultants
📍 Chennai