Demand Supply Planner

About Client: MNC-Leading Manufacturers and Distributors of FMCG products.

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Position: Assistant Manager Demand & Supply Planner

Location: Mumbai

Reporting: Senior Manager Supply Chain

Criteria: MBA(SCM) / BE/ B.Tech(Industrial or Production)/ BBA / B.Com / Diploma with specialization in Supply Chain Management with Min 2+ years of experience in demand and/or supply planning within FMCG/FMCD or B2C manufacturing.

Professional certifications in Supply Chain Management or ERP tools such as SAP or IBP will be considered an added advantage.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of all relevant ERP and Planning systems (SAP, IBP, BI).
• Excel mastery; Good user knowledge in all other MS-Office tools
• Basic financial and commercial knowledge
• Good statistical, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and make data-driven decisions.
• Basic Negotiation skills & good Communication skills

Internal: MIS sales team GT, MT & Ecom|Sales Coordinators|Procurement |Central planning team |Marketing|Finance|QA|HR & Admin, HSE |IT

External: FG and SFG vendors

Desired Behaviour:

• Value for Customer: Anticipates, understands and meets customers needs and expectations.
• Drive and Execution: Shows initiative and a positive attitude to get things done. Works effectively and delivers results
• Communication: Communicates clearly, effectively and respectfully to convey information to individuals or groups.
• Influence: Has a clear view of the big picture.
• Entrepreneurial: Ability to take tactical decision
• Accountable: Has to be accountable for Planning & Purchases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and business objectives.
• Utilize statistical modeling, demand software (SAP IBP), and collaboration with sales and marketing teams to refine forecasts.
• Continuously adjust demand forecasts based on sales plan, market shifts, promotions, new product launches, and customer insights.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels by managing stock levels and reordering strategies together with Central Supply Planning.
• Minimize stockouts, overstocks, and obsolete inventory through effective planning. Act as the primary interface between the sales, marketing and supply chain teams to ensure alignment.
• Procure and Source local items like Pack material, Intermediates, Services, Finished Products Coordinate with logistics partners to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished goods.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in Demand review meetings to align demand with supply chain capacities.
• Develop supply plans to ensure product availability meets demand while optimizing inventory levels.
• Prepare regular reports on demand forecasts, inventory performance, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Use data-driven insights to support decision-making and improve demand planning process and implement best practices
• Reconciliation with FG Vendors and Clearance of Invoices.