Manager - Demand Planning - eCommerce/Retail/FMCG - IIM/ISB/MDI/FMS/IIT/NIT/BITS (2-4 yrs)

Demand Planning Manager

Job Description:

- Responsible to run the weekly demand planning and monitoring of forecast accuracy.

- Collaborate with cross functional teams (Growth/Category) to understand demand forecast drivers.

- Ensure demand plan optimization in line with Customer & Product Category strategy.

- Include causal factors (weather, natural disasters, competitor actions etc) and model events (sales promotions, marketing events etc.) into demand forecasts.

- Develop demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons, across multiple regions.

- Release of final demand plans by incorporating all inputs as per agreed timelines.

Supply/Replenishment Planning:

- Manage the entire replenishment process.

- Ensure timely release of POs to all vendors across all cities.

- Manage buying quantities ensuring optimal order quantities by considering inventory norms, stock on hand, forecast and vendor constraints.

- Collaborate with category team to ensure high levels of supply reliability (OTIF).

Inventory Management:

- Manage inventory health availability and ageing.

- Define and manage Inventory Norms at a Region X SKU level.

- Maintain desired inventory levels at each of the regions.

- Monitor and plan for liquidation of ageing/slow moving SKUs.

- Collaborate with City Teams and Operations to ensure accuracy of stock levels.

Desired Candidate:

- MBA/B.Tech from Tier-1 or Tier-2 institutes with 2-4 years of relevant experience in an inventory.

- Management role in FMCG/Retail/Q-Com/E-Com.

- Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.

- Rational decision-making, negotiating and influencing skills with an analytical work style.

- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.

- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.