PRIMARY PURPOSE(S) OF POSITION:
Key supply chain role that will oversee the company’s Demand planning process. Analyze and gather relevant demand data and translate this into a monthly demand plan (short & long term) that will enable the company to meet its sales and service level objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for collecting relevant demand data from Sales & Marketing (Mid to long term)
• Attend monthly Sales Review Meetings between Demand Planning and Sales & Marketing
• Analyze historical data to continuously improve forecast accuracy (Past sales, trends, seasonality, promotional activities)
• Continuously review and improve forecasting techniques and Demand Planning processes
• Establish best practices in statistical forecasting and usage of the forecasting tool SAP APO
• Key driver for the monthly SIOP process – responsible for the preparation of the consensus demand plan as part of the monthly SIOP process
• KPI reporting: responsible for monthly reporting of Demand Planning KPI’s (Forecast outlook, forecast accuracy, consensus demand plan,
SIOP report) towards management
• Communicate changes in the demand plan to management & Supply Control Department
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Engineering on best practices, working methods, supply chain optimization
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Experience with statistical forecasting techniques
• Strong technical (user) knowledge of Office applications (advanced Excel capabilities)
• Strong knowledge of ERP – desirable SAP • Preferably experience with SAP “Advanced Planner & Optimizer” APO
• Experience with MRP functionality
• Fluent in English, other languages are an asset
COMPETENCES:
• Problem solving / decision making skills • Strong analytical skills
• Robust organizational and planning skills
• Strong business acumen
• Strong communication skills: ability to interact with all levels within the organization
• Attention to details, working with high precision
KEY INTERFACES:
Inter
📌 Demand Planner (India)
🏢 Tata Technologies
📍 India
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