Manager - Demand Planning
Location
Delhi | India
Job description
Overview:
As the Manager of Demand Planning, you will play a critical role in optimizing the supply chain by developing and implementing effective demand forecasting strategies. You will lead a team of demand planners, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and leverage data-driven insights to ensure accurate demand forecasts. This position requires a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in demand planning processes.
Responsibilities:
- Drive the demand planning process consistent with the globally defined S&OP system for the consumer tire business.
- Provide analytical and statistical inputs to the business team in monthly consensus cross-functional demand meetings to support all planning horizons.
- Incorporate learnings and focus on continuous improvement through deep-dive sales forecast analysis.
- Develop and strengthen collaborative planning with replacement and OEM VRMs, considering various industry, market, analytical, and OEM inputs to build a robust demand for future months.
- Support the business team with inputs to improve forecasts at both the country and DC levels.
- Coordinate with the business team to highlight risks and opportunities associated with the demand, making it a perfectly balanced joint plan.
- Drive the S&OP process within the leadership team and ensure that its timelines are properly followed and respected by stakeholders, enabling well-informed decisions with high sales plan stability.
- Work closely with the regional OEM team to strengthen and improve the demand planning process.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, or related roles.
- Proven experience in leading and managing a team.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in forecasting tools and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
EOE :
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at our client are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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