Role & responsibilities

1. Demand Planning &
- Forecasting

- Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual demand forecasts using historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, and business inputs.

- Drive forecasting accuracy through statistical analysis and continuous demand review.

- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Category teams to incorporate market intelligence into demand plans.

- Monitor forecast accuracy and implement corrective actions to improve planning performance.

1. Inventory &
- Replenishment Management

- Ensure optimal inventory levels across manufacturing plants, warehouses, and distribution centers.

- Develop replenishment plans to maintain high product availability while minimizing inventory holding costs.

- Monitor inventory health, slow-moving inventory, stock-outs, and excess inventory.

- Define and review safety stock, reorder levels, and replenishment parameters.

1. Supply Chain Planning

- Coordinate closely with Production Planning, Procurement, Logistics, and Sales teams to align demand with supply capabilities.

- Support Sales &
- Operations Planning (S&OP;) by providing accurate demand insights and recommendations.

- Identify supply risks and proactively recommend mitigation strategies.

1. Data Analysis &
- Reporting

- Prepare dashboards and reports on forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, service levels, fill rates, and demand trends.





- Analyze sales patterns and recommend planning improvements.

- Monitor key supply chain KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

1. Process Improvement

- Standardize demand planning and replenishment processes across the organization.

- Improve planning methodologies through automation and analytics.

- Drive initiatives to enhance forecasting accuracy, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency.

- Ensure compliance with planning policies and internal controls.

1. Stakeholder Management

- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Warehouse teams.

- Communicate demand changes, supply constraints, and inventory risks to leadership.

- Build collaborative relationships to ensure smooth execution of demand and supply plans.

Preferred candidate profile

- 8 -12 years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Supply Planning, or Inventory Management within the FMCG or Food Manufacturing industry.

- Solid understanding of demand forecasting models and replenishment planning.

- Experience working with ERP systems and planning tools.

- Proven ability to manage inventory while maintaining high customer service levels.

- Excellent communication, coordination, and analytical skills.

- Experience in driving S&OP; processes and cross-functional planning initiatives is highly desirable.

📌 Demand Planner & Replenishment (Mumbai)
🏢 Chheda Specialities Foods
📍 Mumbai