Demand Planner creates and maintains accurate item/location level forecasts for a group of product categories
Incorporating business intelligence, historical performance, and insights gathered from merchants, suppliers, marketing, planning & replenishment, and other sources into the demand forecast
Demand Planner is responsible for achieving desired KPIs - forecast accuracy and bias metrics, supporting sales and profit goals while achieving inventory productivity and in-stock goals

Core Responsibilities:
Responsible for maintaining the highest degree of forecast at item and stores level based on industry trends and demand patterns.
Conduct forecast review and analysis to assess demand trends, measure forecast accuracy and recommend data-driven adjustments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product lifecycle milestones, ensuring accurate demand planning for recent items.
Propose and implement forecasting improvements to enhance demand accuracy and efficiency.
Partner with SSCM (US stakeholders) to review KPIs, gather market insights,



and translating market insights into actionable forecast adjustments
Oversee reset execution, ensuring product availability aligns with merchandising strategies and store needs.
Provide weekly performance recaps, including ASE performance reviews, root cause analysis, and action plans aligned with business operations.
Monitor and ensure KPI metrics consistently meet business goals.
Update promotion forecasts in systems for planned events.
Track and report on significant changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies to drive informed decision-making.
Manage current store forecast adjustments, ensuring optimal inventory allocation for store openings and early sales phases.
Address demand-related issues promptly and effectively to minimize disruptions.
Attend Monthly forecast review meetings to align forecasts with business objectives and market trends.
Participate in business meet

📌 Analyst Demand Planner Bengaluru
🏢 Lowe's
📍 Bengaluru