Demand Planning Manager - FMCG - IIM/NITIE/SP Jain/IIT

Purpose of the Role:

The role would be primarily responsible for Demand and distribution planning. Responsibility also includes working on various Supply Chain improvement initiatives.

Qualification & Experience:

- MBA from Premier Institute like IIM, NITIE, S P Jain, IIT etc

- Minimum 3-5 years prior experience

- The person should have handled Demand Planning preferably in an FMCG industry scenario

- APO experience will be an added advantage.

Key Deliverables of the Role:

- Deriving the most cost-effective and feasible Supply and Distribution plan to cater to market requirements

- Participate in S&OP to finalise the Demand and Supply plans

- Creating Annual Capacity plans

- Track and Improve Service Levels in all sales channels - GT, MT, CSD

- Maintain stock freshness level across all channels

- Drive process improvement projects in function

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies- :

- Proficiency in Supply & Distribution Planning

- Good understanding of Logistics

- High level of analytical ability

- Good understanding of technologies related to Supply Chain processes.

- Soft skills to manage and work in Cross-functional teams

Reporting Relationships:

- Upwards - EVP Supply Chain

- Downwards - Demand Planning Executive

Other Functional Interfaces:

- Plant Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Business Finance, NPD