Job Title:Manager, Demand Planning GBS Commercial
Location:Bangalore
Reporting to:Senior Manager-Demand Planning
1. Purpose of the role:
The manager will be required to lead a team of demand planning analysts responsible for Statistical forecasting and post game analysis of the forecasts. The manager will also be required to lead tech and non-tech initiatives to improve the processes and the aligned KPIs. The manager will need to effectively collaborate with market counterparts from Supply planning and Commercial teams.
2. Key tasks & accountabilities:
Operations:
- Will be responsible to manage statistical baseline forecast & achieve best forecast accuracy for allocated Zone(s)
- Analyze and understand thoroughly trend/Pattern/ Seasonality and product life cycle to select best statistical models.
- Participate, Present and Contribute to market level S&OP process from demand planning perspective.
- Contribute and add value to the business through continuous improvement and process transformation.
- Ability to understand and evaluate impact on current ways of operation due to modifications in process basics, technology enhancements, business changes etc.
People Management
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of analysts, fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture.
- Oversee performance management, career development, and upskilling initiatives within the team.
- Set clear objectives, provide constructive feedback, and guide team members towards excellence.
Process Improvement & Innovation
- Continuously monitor process performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations for better efficiency and scalability.
- Propose transformation opportunities within the process.
3. Qualifications, Experience, Skills:
Level of educational attainment required:
- Post-Graduate in Supply Chain with strong fundamentals in Data Analysis, Forecast and Sales & Operations planning.
Previous work experience Preference:
- Strong Understanding and 7-10 years of experience in Demand Planning/Demand Forecasting for seasonal and non-seasonal products and should be able to manage base forecast independently, familiar with statistical Modelling.
- Knowledge of O9, Kinaxis or other similar tools for demand planning
- Prior experience in FMCG, Retail Insights & analytics, or consulting companies is preferred
- Managed a team of 4-10 members.
- Experience in liaising with stakeholder
Technical skills required:
- Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint (Must Have)
- Statistical knowledge for deep diving data (Must Have)
- Advanced Visual management: Power BI (Good to Have)
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