Associate Manager - Demand Forecasting

Company: Smytten
Job Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Required: 2+ years
Salary: 8L11L a year

About The Role

We are looking for a data-driven

About The Role

We are looking for a data-driven Demand Forecasting qualified who can own demand forecasting and help improve inventory availability, planning accuracy, and business performance across our ecommerce and retail channels.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain demand forecasts across products, categories, and channels.
Analyse historical sales data, seasonality, trends, promotions, and business inputs to create accurate forecasts.
Work closely with Sales, Category, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance teams to incorporate business insights into forecasts.
Monitor forecast accuracy and identify key deviations, risks, and opportunities.
Conduct forecast vs. actual analysis and identify root causes of variances.
Support inventory planning by identifying potential overstock and stock-out risks.
Incorporate promotional activities, new product launches, seasonality, and market trends into forecasting models.




Build and maintain forecasting reports/dashboards using Excel and relevant analytical tools.
Continuously improve forecasting methodologies and processes based on business requirements.

What We're Looking For

2+ years of experience in Demand Forecasting / Demand Planning.
Strong understanding of different forecasting methodologies and techniques.
Experience working with ecommerce, retail, FMCG, beauty, or consumer businesses is preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with SQL, Power BI, Python, or planning tools is an advantage.
Ability to independently analyse large datasets and translate insights into actionable business recommendations.
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Important

This role requires someone who has hands-on experience in forecasting. Candidates whose experience begins only after the forecast is provided (pure planning/replenishment roles) may not be the right fit.

Skills: forecasting,historical data,create forecast,predict future .

📌 Associate Manager - Demand Forecasting (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Smytten
📍 Ahmedabad