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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Stakeholder Management

- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Warehouse teams.
- Communicate demand changes, supply constraints, and inventory risks to leadership.
- Build team-oriented 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.
- Strong 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