Work Flexibility: Hybrid

The Associate Manager – Demand Planning CoE is responsible for driving statistical forecasting excellence across regions by leveraging advanced analytics, standardized processes, and enterprise demand planning systems. Based in India, this role operates as part of the global Demand Planning Center of Excellence and works extensively with stakeholders across the US, Europe, Canada, and APAC.

The role combines hands‑on forecasting expertise, cross‑regional collaboration, and thought leadership to improve forecast accuracy, reduce bias, and strengthen demand signals that support enterprise‑level decision making. The associate manager will partner closely with regional demand planners, central forecasting teams, IT, analytics, and supply chain stakeholders to continuously enhance forecasting capability and maturity.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Forecasting & Advanced Analytics
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve high‑quality statistical demand forecasts for assigned regions using enterprise demand planning systems.




- Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, seasonality, demand drivers, forecast risks, and opportunities.
- Perform root‑cause analysis on forecast accuracy, bias, and volatility, linking plan vs. actuals to drive corrective actions.
- Design and deliver forecast simulations, scenario planning, and risk assessments to support proactive decision‑making.
- Independently investigate and resolve demand signal anomalies and forecast exceptions.

CoE Leadership & Process Excellence
- Act as a subject matter expert within the Demand Planning CoE, promoting statistical best practices, standardization, and governance.
- Partner with regional and in‑country demand planners to distinguish true statistical signal versus value‑added market intelligence.
- Lead or contribute to cross‑functional and cross‑regional initiatives focused on improving demand planning processes, KPIs, and outcomes.
- Collaborate with IT and An

📌 Associate Manager, Demand Planning (Gurugram)
🏢 Stryker
📍 Gurugram