Job Description

Experience: 4 – 7 years of experience in End-to-End Demand Planning from Functional expertise.

APS Tools(Advance planning system) : Kinaxis, OMP,o9 and Blue yonder

You will be an integral part of the implementation and go-live of the current planning solution (o9)

within the AMEA region, with a primary focus on executing Integration Testing (I Test), User

Acceptance Testing (UAT), data validation, and end-user training. You will work closely with the BU

Champion and regional SME leads to ensure the solution is thoroughly tested, validated, and ready

for business adoption. Meanwhile, as an early foundation of demand analysis role, this role would

require business insights to deep dive into forecast error reasons and improve the AIML/Operation

fcst KPI with BU team.

The Demand Planning SME will serve as the BU's dedicated testing and adoption resource for the o9 Demand Planning module. Reporting into the region DP transformation lead, this role is

responsible for executing test scripts, validating data integrity, supporting training delivery, and

ensuring seamless transition from testing to go-live. The SME will act as the first line of support for

end users,



bridging the gap between the technical implementation team and the business, and

championing user confidence and adoption of the new platform.

Key Skills Required

•Solid understanding of Demand Planning processes (statistical forecasting, consensus planning, demand sensing) 4–7 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning or a related operational role

• Familiarity with planning tools/systems; exposure to advanced planning solutions (o9, Kinaxis,

OMP, SAP IBP) is a necessity.

• Strong attention to detail — ability to execute test scripts methodically and identify data discrepancies

• Comfortable working with testing tools (qTest, Jira) and documenting test results and defects

• Good communication skills — ability to train and support peers in a transparent, structured manner

• Team-oriented mindset with ability to work in cross-functional, multi-market teams under tight

timelines

• Growth mindset, quick learner, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced transformation environment

• Proficiency in English; additional regional language skills are a plus

📌 Demand Planning Sme Mumbai
🏢 Mondelēz International
📍 Mumbai