Lead - Demand Planning - FMCG

Demand Planning Lead

Looking for strong SCM professionals with atleast 3 years' experience in handling FMCG SCM (Demand Planning & Transition experience) for a leading FMCG CO based in Bengaluru. Hands-on Experience with SAP APO DP/Other demand planning module

- Monthly APO Run for generating statistical forecast.

- Incorporate Trade & Newness promo inputs to the stat forecast & generate demand Planners forecast (DPFC)

- Collaborate with multiple stakeholders in Demand review meetings to derive a consensus demand plan.

- Monitor sales at various depths of granularity (Product/Geography/frequency) and track forecast accuracy and bias in the forecast.

- Co-ordinate the demand for new SKU/GTM drives, product changeovers, and consumer promotions in line with marketing plans.

- Maintain demand planning tool integrity and planning tools deliver value.

- Drive stock freshness and coordinate with relevant stakeholders (Supply planning, Sales & Marketing) to minimize FG obsolescence.

- Drive all product transitions (Consumer promotions, Product renovation, new product launch, grammage change, etc.) and ensure network timelines are adhered to.