Job Title: Demand Planning Lead (B2B & B2C segment for India based Business)

Band- DGM/Divisional Head

Team Management role

Job Location: Gurugram (5days, working from Office)

Educational Qualification: Masters Degree/MBA from a reputed institute. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Technology.

** Candidate must be from a manufacturing Company & should have dealt with complexity of demand planning & managed multiple SKU's.

Purpose of the job

The Demand Planning will lead the end-to-end demand planning function for India business across both B2B & B2C channels. The role is accountable for driving a robust, data-driven demand planning process that delivers a single, aligned demand signal ("One Number") across the organization.

The incumbent will lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;) process, ensuring strong cross-functional collaboration among Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, R&D; and Product Management teams.

This role will play a critical leadership position in enhancing forecast accuracy, improving service levels, optimizing inventory, and enabling business growth.

As the company continues its digital transformation journey, the role will also serve as a key business leader and super user for the o9 planning platform, driving adoption, capability building, and process excellence in demand planning and S&OP;

Skills & Knowledge:





- 14+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), or S&OP;. Solid understanding of demand planning processes, statistical modeling, and forecasting techniques.
- Significant experience managing demand planning for large-scale FMCG, automotive, industrial, manufacturing, or consumer-facing businesses.
- Proven experience leading enterprise-wide S&OP;/IBP processes.
- Strong exposure to Replacement and OEM business environments is preferred.
- Experience with MANUFACTURING sector is mandatory .
- Hands-on experience with APS platforms such as o9, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, SAP IBP, Anaplan, or equivalent is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of Statistical Forecasting Concepts and S&OP; and IBP Integration.
- Prior experience in planning transformation programs and digital supply chain initiatives is a strong plus. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and sustain a vast range of working relationships across multiple functions, cultures, and ability to flex styles for effective influence.

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