Demand Planning Assistant Manager

• Job Responsibilities
• Lead the monthly demand planning and forecasting process.

Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, business plans, promotions, and new product launches.

• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to incorporate market intelligence, commercial plans, and promotional activities into the forecast.
• Analyze forecast accuracy, bias, demand trends, and key drivers to identify improvement opportunities.
• Monitor demand changes and proactively highlight risks, opportunities, and potential supply constraints.
• Support inventory optimization and ensure product availability while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Facilitate demand review meetings and align stakeholders on the latest forecast and business outlook.
• Drive continuous improvement in demand planning processes, tools, and forecasting methodologies.
• Job Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Forecasting, or a related field, preferably in FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, and S&OP processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP, demand planning, or data analytics tools is preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.