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120 Cummins Jobs

Demand Planning Specialist - Senior

Cummins India Ltd

4.3

based on 3.2k Reviews

5-9 years

Pune

1 vacancy

Demand Planning Specialist - Senior

Cummins

posted 8d ago

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Key skills for the job

Supply Chain Management Project Management Market Research Market Analysis Demand Planning Strategic Planning

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Job Description

The Demand Planning Specialist will coordinate the creation of Demand Plans for use in Integrated Business Planning within each small to mid-sized business and/or Line of Business. This role leads the development of rolling 36-month forecasts and supports the 5-year demand forecast to facilitate strategic and aggregate planning processes.

specialist liaises and consults with Sales, Marketing, Brand/Product Organizations, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure a robust demand planning process and collaborates with the Demand Control Leader to analyze near-term order trends and their impacts on longer-term forecasts.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain the integrity of the Demand Plan and promptly implement corrective actions to ensure stability; escalate issues as necessary.
Manage cross-functional and cross-business unit interactions to ensure dependable and efficient demand management, including daily operations.
Use knowledge of Business / Customers / Markets / Products to challenge Demand Plan assumptions effectively and improve the robustness of the plan.
Drive assumption management in the demand planning process.
Lead continuous improvement projects aligned with the Cummins Operating System and Functional Excellence direction, leveraging common processes, tools, and information systems.
Support corporate demand management initiatives and lead the global business unit demand planning process to ensure alignment.
Manage consolidated sales projections for volumes and financial implications in monthly demand planning and strategic planning processes.
Collaborate cross-functionally to support the annual operating planning process.
Create common demand management processes and procedures through collaborative business partner relationships.
Strategically and tactically address daily problem-solving and continuous improvement opportunities to meet performance targets.
Develop, understand, and improve key performance indicators (KPIs).
Manage, coach, and develop staff, setting goals for training, development, performance, and career planning.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience: Education, Licenses, Certifications:

Undergraduate degree required or equivalent experience.
Green Belt certification preferred.

Essential Experience:

Proficiency in demand management and understanding of Integrated Business Planning processes.
9 years of experience in relevant roles.
6S Green Belt certification or willingness to train.

Desirable Experience:

Expertise in project management and understanding of supply chain processes.
Knowledge of the aftermarket business.

Knowledge and Skills:

Expertise in Power BI and macros.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional, global teams.
Data analytics proficiency to interpret qualitative and quantitative data, generate insights, and present data-driven conclusions.
Problem management skills to minimize adverse impacts through proactive problem prevention.
Market analysis and forecasting skills to interpret data, identify trends, and create actionable insights.
Strong understanding of integrated business planning and the ability to champion preparation cycles and reviews for informed decision-making.
Ability to manage ambiguity and complexity, delivering effective problem-solving and clarity in uncertain situations.

Competencies:

Balances Stakeholders: Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.
Builds Effective Teams: Creates strong-identity teams with diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
Business Insight: Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance organizational goals.
Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications tailored to different audiences.
Manages Ambiguity: Operates effectively even in uncertain situations.
Manages Complexity: Simplifies complex, high-volume, and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively.
Data Analytics: Leverages statistics, visualization, and problem-solving approaches to extract meaningful patterns and drive business insights.
Problem Management: Controls the lifecycle of problems, preventing incident recurrence.
Market Analysis & Forecasting: Conducts market research, identifies trends, and formulates unbiased projections for business segments.
Integrated Business Planning: Synthesizes information to identify and address potential issues, supporting effective decision-making.
Values Differences: Recognizes and leverages diverse perspectives and cultures within the organization.