What are the Key Deliverables in this role?

Financial Outcomes

 Revenue Growth: Achieve and exceed annual revenue targets through effective demand forecasting, leading to optimized inventory management, cost control

 Cost Reduction: Enable cost-saving measures in supply chain operations through accurate demand forecasting.

 Profitability Enhancement: Perform SKU segmentation & support SKU rationalization activity to reduce complexity. Reduction in expiry to improve profitability of the organization. Customer Service

 Promos & NPD forecast management, provide visibility of forecast to supply chain at child SKU level. Timely delivery.

 Timely completion of forecasting and monthly demand planning activities

 Drive customer service metrics -Improve OTIF & fill rates.

 Coordinate with sales, marketing, and distribution team to capture voice of customer. Internal Processes

 Demand Forecasting Accuracy: Enhance demand forecasting accuracy to minimize forecasting errors and reduce the need for last-minute production changes.

 Process Efficiency: Streamline demand planning processes to increase efficiency and reduce lead times, resulting in faster response to market changes.

 Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster collaboration between departments, such as sales, marketing, and production, to align demand forecasts and improve communication.

 Data Quality: Ensure data integrity and reliability by maintaining high standards of data accuracy and consistency in demand-related information.

 To look for Digitization opportunities towards continuous improvements Innovation and Learning

 Continuous Improvement:



Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating demand forecasting methodologies and tools, Conduct root cause analysis for deviations

 Training and Development: Maximize training and development opportunities to enhance skills, keeping updated on the latest industry trends and tools.

 Incorporating Market Insights: Integrate market intelligence and customer feedback into demand forecasting models to adapt to evolving market conditions.

 Technology Adoption: Explore and adopt innovative demand planning technologies and data analytics tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

 Business management & Leadership skills: Develop strong business acumen and demonstrate leadership skills

 Continuous Improvement: Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating ways of working, methodologies and tools, Conduct root cause analysis for deviations

What are the Critical success factors for the Role?

 Ability to deal with ambiguity.

 Stakeholder management capabilities; Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, Negotiation skills / Conflict resolution

 Strong in Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering actionable insights and innovative solutions.

 Advanced excel capabilities

What are the Desirable success factors for the Role?

 Knowledge of demand forecasting tools (SAP APO DP module or JDA/BY demand suite)  Ability to work in an unstructured workplace and manage changes

 Ability to work well in cross functional teams & effectively communicate across all levels of the organization

 Master's degree (preferably an MBA)

 3-5 years of experience in Planning for an FMCG company

📌 Manager – Demand Planning (on Fixed Term Contract) (Bengaluru)
🏢 Tata Consumer Products
📍 Bengaluru