B.E/B.Tech Candidates with 10 to 15 years of experience from#Beverage ,FMCG, Food industryonly apply.Technical Knowledge : Demand Planning professional with end-to-end planning experience and front-end sales /marketing exposure of 8 year sHands on experience in Advanced Planning Systems (APS)- Demand Planning modules e.g. SAP APO, IBP, BY, O9, Kinaxis, Anaplan et cCommunication and collaborative skills to engage with Sales & Marketing, regions and Supply Planning Tea mKnowledge of data science, ML-algorithms, best-fit basis SKU behavio rKnow-how of category / brand behavior in different zones – immediate & long term ;Full understanding of demand influencing factors (seasonality, weather, events, holidays etc. )Expertise in planning systems for Demand Planning like Advanced Planning Systems (APS); preferably has worked as a Demand Planner before Responsibilitie s:Statistical Modelling : Generate baseline forecast through best-fit statistical / ML-based forecasting models and share with zones as a reference input Segment Growth/De-Growt h: Monitor segment growth/de- growth from various published industry report and overlay on consolidated regional demand inputs New Product Launch Planni ng: Manage New Product Launch volumes in conjunction with Sales & MarketingTeam Demand Review Process / Meet ing: Lead weekly Demand Review Meetings, including the review of MAPE/ Bias and work with sales to align on a realistic forecast numbers S&am p;OP: Play active role in the weekly / monthly S&OP process to develop an aligned demand plan. Gaps and opportunities are identified, quantified & addressed Long Term Capacity Pla nning: Support capacity planning for long-term basis long term forecasting Cross Functional Relatio nships: Develop strong collaborative cross functional relationships Measure/Track Perf ormance: Measure, report, and innovate to drive improvement of demandplanning processand KPIs I nventory: Shared together with supply planners Supply chain f undamentalsSupply chain strategy, segmentation, and leading practices:Aligning supply chain design(infrastructure, systems, resources, resilience, sustainability) & capabilities with the business strategy to meet market demands & customer r equirementsUnderstanding of Product portfolio lifecycle management & complexitySC segmentation & service level differentiation E2E supply cha in know how:Understanding of the role and interdependencies of the different SCdisciplines Demand forecasting and planning:Creating a one number demand plan across the organization to forecast what customers want, how much, and by when S&OP b est practices:Structuring a formal process that is integrated with strategic& financial planning; balances demand plans and supply constrain ts proactivelyUnderstanding the scope of S&OP and how S&OPchanges as the maturity level increases Sales and Operations Execu tion(S&OE):Providing a bridge between the monthly S&OP consensus process & day-to-day operational planning, proactively addressing short term demand and supply imbalances Plan reconciliation and optimization (e.g. De mand to supply):Can balance between demand and supply plans against market-level volume targets Anal ytical CompetencyStatist ical Forecasting:Understanding of statis tical data issuesUnderstanding and use of statistical forec asting techniquesAbility to build models incorporating sales data inputs, lost sales etc. Segment growth/de-growth:Ability to apply analytical skills across different segment s growth/de-growthMarket analysis& ; customer insightBusiness intelligence to translate market intelligence into quantitative demand plan Integrated scenario planning:Generate multi ple demand scenarioImplement scenarios using appropriate an alytical techniquesPresentation of complex analytical data and results in a simple way Knowledge of visual presentation/data visua lization techniques:A means of representing information graphically, in a standardized format; highlights patterns and trends in data & helps the user derive insights more quickly Data manag ement and governance:Process established to define accountability for data, ensure data quality, and maintain data attributes along themaster data lifecyc le Business CompetencyCross -Functional Awareness:Knowledge of cross functio nal business processesExperience in Sales and MarketingSupply chain pl anning Business Acumen:Understandi ng of consumer behaviorUnderstanding of global trends a nd localization factorsUnderstanding and integration of business growth into supply plans Decision maki ng& business impact:Ability to make & take responsibility for a robust, timely choice by gathering relevantdata, assessing the trade-offsStrong professional and interpersonal skills in working with senior management to interpret strategic g oals Technical CompetencySystems capabilities/expertise with relevant a nalytical/planning tools:ML competency to model how demand influencers impact future forecast& model them through ML/StatalgosKnowledge of Advanced Planning Systems (APS) like Blue Yonder, Kinaxis De mand Planning module etc.Knowledge ofAP APO-DP,MM , PP modules Data Handl ingData Quality ManagementKnowledge of tools to increase productivity, manage complexity, an d improve forecast qualitySystems capabilities and exp ertise with relevant toolsUnderstanding of the interaction between syst ems Professional CompetencyStrate gic &creative thinking:Ability to focus on finding and developing unique supply chain opportunities to cr eate value for organizationIdentify innovative solutions to operational challenges; challenges the status quo Root cause analysis, problem-solvi ng, and conflict resolution:Ability to define the problem, analyze& interpret data to determine the cause and prioritize, select& implement the bestsolution in a timely manner Business performance measurement (KPIs) & continuous improvement:Define, align, and report supply chain KPIs vs targets to course correct; drive the behavior& process changes needed to meet customer service levels and business objectives Effective communic ation and presentation skills:Ability to communicate with stakeholdersBuilding effective partnerships within business
Job Title
Manager Demand Planner