Experience
3 - 8 yrs
Job Location
India
Vacancy
1
Designation
Demand Planner
Job Type
Not specified
Job Description
Job Description
As a Demand Planning Specialist, you will be responsible for managing short-, mid-, and long-term demand forecasting (0 24 months) for standard products across the APAC region. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including supply chain, manufacturing, finance, and global planning to ensure optimal inventory levels and service performance. This role operates in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and typically follows a hybrid work model.
You will report to the Manager, AP Demand Planning and will be working from Noida, India.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop and manage monthly short-, mid-, and long-term demand forecasts (0 24 months) for standard products.
- Support execution of the short-term demand planning process, including risk evaluation related to inventory and customer service levels.
- Integrate internal, external, quantitative, and qualitative inputs to improve forecast accuracy.
- Identify supply gaps using key metrics and collaborate with global planning teams to implement mitigation actions.
- Conduct regular business and performance reviews with stakeholders.
- Analyze forecast accuracy of metrics, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Participate in product lifecycle management, including NPI and phase-outs.
- Partner with global teams to achieve inventory targets and optimize supply-demand balance.
- Manage projects in ambiguous situations using data-driven decision-making.
The Essentials You Will Have
- Bachelor s degree in Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in supply chain, preferably in demand planning.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems (APO preferred).
- Fluency in English (written and verbal).
The Preferred You Might Also Have
- APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP).
- Experience in global or matrix organizations.
- Exposure to advanced demand planning tools and analytics.
- Experience working with distributors and suppliers.