Demand Planning Role - COE

Key Responsibilities:

-Develop and drive a global demand planning strategy aligned with organizational supply chain goals.

- Design, implement, and continuously refine standard demand planning processes, tools, and systems.

- Guide and support regional planning teams through training, best practice sharing, and capability building.

- Work across sales, marketing, finance, IT, and supply chain functions to ensure demand forecasts are accurate and actionable.

- Lead demand planning initiatives such as scenario planning, demand sensing, and predictive analytics.

- Integrate planning processes with digital tools and support the adoption of AI-driven solutions.

- Collaborating with global and regional planning leads to aligning processes and technology across markets.

- Proactively identify integration challenges between tools and processes; ensure smooth system adoption.

- Monitor key planning metrics, including forecast accuracy and inventory performance; drive improvements.

Qualifications & Skills:

- 7-10 years of experience in demand planning or related supply chain roles

- Strong knowledge of forecasting techniques, statistical modeling, and planning processes.

- Proficient in tools like SAP IBP, Kinaxis, o9, or similar platforms; familiarity with Blue Yonder is a plus.

- Skilled in leading cross-functional initiatives and working in matrixed environments.

- Demonstrated success in implementing advanced planning technologies and driving planning maturity.

- B.Tech with a management degree from a Tier 1 B school are required qualifications for this role.