Location Mumbai MH IN Areas of Work Supply Chain Job Id 14050 External Job Purpose This role owns the end to end demand planning process keeps the S OP process connected and turns data into insights that influence both short term demand and long term capacity decisions Act as the central owner of demand planning analytics and governance for the S OP process Translate data stakeholder inputs and statistical forecasts into a single aligned demand view for decision making Maintain and enhance internal analytical tools and codes in R Python used to run the demand planning process Business Responsibility Areas Lead and coordinate the Sales Operations Planning calendar ensuring inputs and outputs are delivered on time for demand finalization Manage cross functional alignment between Divisional Demand Planners Current Product and Operations on the demand plan facilitating resolution of gaps and conflicts Challenge and enrich the statistical forecast using business intelligence promotions NPD pricing competitor moves events and historical performance Analyze forecast accuracy bias and demand drivers recommend corrective actions to improve forecast quality and S OP discipline Build and maintain long term demand views e g 2-5 years to support capacity planning capex decisions and network design discussions Partner with Capacity Supply Planning to translate growth scenarios into volume mix and utilization views at plant line asset level Develop and maintain standard reports and dashboards on demand forecast accuracy and key S OP KPIs for leadership Maintain and enhance internal demand planning codes scripts and tools built in R or Python ensuring they run reliably for recurring cycles Automate data extraction transformation and forecasting steps where possible to reduce manual effort and improve robustness Ensure data quality in planning systems master data hierarchies calendars product life cycle statuses etc Support scenario modelling promo plans price changes portfolio changes and communicate impact on demand and capacity Qualifications Essential MBA specialization in operations management supply chain logistics with some previous experience in IT Analytics roles or Computer science in graduation Previous Experience Essential - 1-2 yrs - with 1-2 years experience in planning roles with stakeholder management Hands on working knowledge of R or Python for data manipulation basic modelling and maintaining existing scripts ability to read debug and modify production code Proficiency with advanced excel power BI