Manager - Demand Planning - FMCG

- Understanding the forecasting process, models and their application

- Generation, maintenance & development of statistical month cycle and demand sensing forecasts

- Continuous analyses and review of forecasting parameters and modelling changes

- Develop business perspectives for validation and improvement of the forecast

- Review and analyses of causal variables participating in forecasting process

- Collaboration with divisional planners, Sales & Marketing teams for identification of new demand drivers to help improve statistical accuracy

- Data modelling capability on several technological platforms

- Collaboration with New product team to understand, build and improve forecast models for new products

- Collaboration with vendors and IT teams for advanced analytical initiatives In demand planning & forecasting

- Lead a team of data/demand analysts & help build in-house analytics capabilities

- Lead & provide a concrete vision & direction for the forecasting function for the short & medium term

- Key involvement in Annual Planning and Long-Term planning

- Develop and maintain intelligent dashboards & reports to help stake holders unearth actionable insights

- Initiate / Support different analytics initiatives in forecasting, Logistics & beyond