Demand Planning Manager

Project Context

This project is a strategic transformation initiative aimed at redesigning and deploying advanced planning capabilities across global markets. Contractors will support the Planning workstream, contributing to data validation, functional and user acceptance testing, deployment, and post-go-live stabilization.

Role Summary

Contractors will support the implementation of planning and S&OP processes across the APAC markets. They will work closely with the Aurora Planning project team and internal stakeholders across DTS, the Aurora project and the wider APAC business, and IT to ensure successful execution of Aurora program deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and configuration of planning processes and tools.

• Assist in the validation of inbound/outbound data and statistical forecasting models.

• Assist in Pre-UAT Functional testing

• Collaborate with business units to support issue/bug resolution.

• Participate in workshops, support documentation, and training activities.

• Support change management activities (Training documentation, etc).

• UAT

• Develop and support test cases based on business scenarios.

• Support test data preparation and environment readiness.

• Support resolution and retesting of defects in collaboration with DTS and business teams.

• Work with Project teams to facilitate stakeholder walkthroughs and sign-off sessions.

• Hypercare

• Help monitor system performance and data accuracy.

• Support triage and resolve issues raised by end users.

• Provide hands-on support during cutover and stabilization.

• Support training refreshers.

• Liaise with regional teams to ensure consistent execution.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in planning (Demand and/or Supply) and S&OP, forecasting, or supply chain analytics.

• Experience with Kinaxis or similar advanced planning tools

• Experience with SAP and APO.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global project environment.

Candidate Requirements

Experience:

- 2–3 years with Kinaxis RapidResponse or similar tools

- Planning background (S&OP, forecasting, supply chain)

- UAT involvement: test case development, defect resolution, stakeholder walkthroughs

- Strong communication and global collaboration skills

- SAP experience preferred for supply planning role

• Tools:

- Azure DevOps (training available)

- Excel

• Work Scope:

- Hands-on testing, coordination, data validation, root cause analysis

- Support training refreshes and change management documentation

- Flexible, fluid tasks based on project needs