Manager – Demand Planning (on Fixed Term Contract)

What are the Key Deliverables in this role?
Financial Outcomes
 Revenue Growth: Achieve and exceed annual revenue targets through effective demand forecasting, leading to optimized inventory management, cost control
 Cost Reduction: Enable cost-saving measures in supply chain operations through accurate demand forecasting.
 Profitability Enhancement: Perform SKU segmentation & support SKU rationalization activity to reduce complexity. Reduction in expiry to improve profitability of the organization. Customer Service
 Promos & NPD forecast management, provide visibility of forecast to supply chain at child SKU level. Timely delivery.
 Timely completion of forecasting and monthly demand planning activities
 Drive customer service metrics -Improve OTIF & fill rates.
 Coordinate with sales, marketing, and distribution team to capture voice of customer. Internal Processes
 Demand Forecasting Accuracy: Enhance demand forecasting accuracy to minimize forecasting errors and reduce the need for last-minute production changes.
 Process Efficiency: Streamline demand planning processes to increase efficiency and reduce lead times, resulting in faster response to market changes.
 Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster collaboration between departments, such as sales, marketing, and production, to align demand forecasts and improve communication.
 Data Quality: Ensure data integrity and reliability by maintaining high standards of data accuracy and consistency in demand-related information.
 To look for Digitization opportunities towards continuous improvements Innovation and Learning
 Continuous Improvement: Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating demand forecasting methodologies and tools, Conduct root cause analysis for deviations
 Training and Development: Maximize training and development opportunities to enhance skills, keeping updated on the latest industry trends and tools.
 Incorporating Market Insights: Integrate market intelligence and customer feedback into demand forecasting models to adapt to evolving market conditions.
 Technology Adoption: Explore and adopt innovative demand planning technologies and data analytics tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
 Business management & Leadership skills: Develop strong business acumen and demonstrate leadership skills
 Continuous Improvement: Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating ways of working, methodologies and tools, Conduct root cause analysis for deviations
What are the Critical success factors for the Role?
 Ability to deal with ambiguity.
 Stakeholder management capabilities; Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, Negotiation skills / Conflict resolution
 Strong in Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering actionable insights and innovative solutions.
 Advanced excel capabilities
What are the Desirable success factors for the Role?
 Knowledge of demand forecasting tools (SAP APO DP module or JDA/BY demand suite)  Ability to work in an unstructured environment and manage changes
 Ability to work well in cross functional teams & effectively communicate across all levels of the organization
 Master's degree (preferably an MBA)
 3-5 years of experience in Planning for an FMCG company

Work arrangement
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