Demand Planning Master Data Management :

- Create, maintain, and cleanse CVCs (Characteristic Value Combinations).
- Maintain Demand Planning IDs and related planning master data.
- Support EDI mapping activities.
- Validate demand planning drivers and planning assumptions.

Product Lifecycle & Change Management :

- Support PIPO (Phase-In/Phase-Out) activities and NPI (Recent Product Introduction).
- Execute commercial and forecast realignments.

Demand Analytics & Performance Monitoring :

- Perform outlier analysis and investigate forecast exceptions.
- Review ASP (Average Selling Price) changes and demand impacts.

Operational Planning Support :

- Execute post-dated order reviews and exception checks.
- Support weekly and monthly demand review processes.
- Support additional forecasting and demand review activities required by local business teams.
- Respond to ad hoc business requests and planning analyses.

Required Qualifications :

Experience :

- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in Demand Planning.




- Strong understanding of the operational demand planning cycle.
- Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, technology, consumer goods, or related industries.
- Experience supporting complex product portfolios.

System Knowledge :

- Hands-on experience with SAP APO-DP (mandatory).
- Experience with demand forecasting tools and planning systems (preferably Kinaxis).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Forecast Planning & Maintenance :

- Manage product portfolios primarily driven by statistical forecasting.
- Upload and maintain demand forecasts.
- Execute forecast adjustments and realignments.
- Support forecasting activities related to already open sales orders (FDO process).
- Maintain forecast change percentages and statistical forecast parameters.
- Compare statistical forecasts with machine learning forecasts and aggregated demand signals when required.

📌 Demand Planning Specialist - SAP APO (India)
🏢 Javen Technologies
📍 India