Position
- Demand Planner 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
• Strong 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: Internal: Internal stakeholders (Manufacturing plants, Sales & Marketing, Product Management, Purchasing, Pricing, Finance, Logistics, Senior management) External: Key customers if required REQUIERED EXPERIENCE
• Minimum/Essential: 1+ years related experience preferably within a supply chain planning setting
• Desirable: 2+ years' experience in a Supply Chain planning setting preferably within spare parts planning

📌 Demand Planner (India)
🏢 Tata Technologies
📍 India