Chief Manager Demand Planner (S&OP Process management)

Role & responsibilities

S&OP Process Management:

• Lead the Regional end-to-end S&OP process, ensuring alignment of sales forecasts, inventory management, production planning, and financial targets.
• Coordinate & Execute monthly S&OP for region, conclude & execute critical decisions for identified risk, opportunity and associated mitigation/actions plans.
• Highlight budget vs LOS performance gaps and coordinate for short to medium term tactical plans to meet targets.
• Track action plans to meet/ improve SCM KPIs- OTIF, Forecast accuracy, backorders, C vs A, Inventory days, etc. across sites.
• Coordinate for LRP, Capacity planning to identify & resolve critical path/ bottlenecks in supply chain.

Demand Planning Process Management:

• Lead the Demand Planning process centrally, from initial forecast creation for 18 to 24 months horizon to final execution.
• Organize and manage forecast review meetings and ensure timely and accurate communication with stakeholders.
• Maintain and update planning systems to reflect current demand patterns and assumptions.
• Review master data hygiene performance and ensure monthly planning runs execution as per defined calendar.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with Supply chain teams, BD and Project Management team to understand Commercial/Service/Developmental demand, and seasonal trends.
• Gather and synthesize input from relevant stakeholders to adjust and optimize the demand planning process and its output.

Analysis & Reporting:

• Monitor and report on SCM KPIs such as OTIF, Backorder, Forecast Accuracy, Plan vs Actual
• Analyze variances and implement corrective actions as needed in coordination with Site SCM
• Review & track action plans to achieve target for Inventory days & COPQ.

Process Improvement and Innovation:

• Continuously assess and improve the S&OP process to enhance its effectiveness, leveraging best practices and advanced planning tools (e.g., ERP systems, forecasting software).
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in supply chain technology to enhance S&OP capabilities.
• Participate in design and implementation of the global supply chain strategy for Region.
• Implement best supply chain practices to reduce COGS and improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in design and drive for implementation of the SCM KPIs for Region.

Preferred candidate profile

Graduate/Post Graduate in Pharmacy/ Engineering, Post Graduate in Supply Chain wih relevant experience of more than 8 years.

Shall have independently lead S&OP and Demand Planning function of manufacturing unit involved in drug products for 4 years.