Mankind Pharma - Analyst - Demand Planning

: Demand Planning Analyst

Demand Forecasting:
- Ensure the availability of essential master data across SAP, o9 and other systems to enable accurate statistical forecast generation, disaggregation and aggregation.

• Implement segmentation strategies to tailor demand forecasting models based on product characteristics (Product life cycle, Value contribution and variability), customer profiles, and market segments.
• Conduct outlier analysis to identify and address unusual patterns or anomalies in historical data that may impact forecasting accuracy.
• Incorporate event cleansing techniques to adjust history for internal and external events such as promotions, stock outs, sudden outbreak and regulatory changes etc.
• Foster continuous communication with sales, product management (marketing), supply chain and manufacturing teams to understand forecasting drivers.
• Generate statistical forecast and Develop division, product, and cluster/location-level demand plans.
• Conduct trend analyses, engaging with product management (marketing) and sales to achieve consensus.
• Challenge and refine forecasts based on data analysis, including historical data, seasonality, market trends, and special offers.
• Effectively communicate forecast to supply planners and distribution planners.
• Improve forecast performance by identifying, measuring, and managing key metrics related to demand planning and customer service.
• Develop internal planning models, utilizing machine learning for acute therapeutic SKUs to enhance short term forecast accuracy and trend projection.
• Collaborate with NPD and Product Management teams to validate and fine-tune forecasts for new product launches.

S&OP Process Management:

• Lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process for allotted divisions to ensure alignment across sales, product management (marketing), and operations.
• Drive discussions and decision-making during S&OP meetings, ensuring the synchronization of demand plans with production and supply chain capabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish consensus on demand forecasts.
• Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of the S&OP process, identifying areas for improvement.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Deliver regular reports, weekly and monthly, highlighting forecast accuracy and providing detailed analyses of division-wise Focus SKUs.
• Support and execute ad-hoc analyses as required.

Continuous Process Improvement:

• Identify areas for enhancement in operating procedures and recommend actionable solutions.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and drive digital transformation processes adoption in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Post-graduate degree in Supply Chain or 1-2 years of relevant work experience in Demand Planning.

• Knowledge of ERP & Planning systems such as o9 solutions, SAP APO/IBP, JDA BY, Kinaxis, etc.
• Problem-solving acumen and proficiency in root cause analysis.
• Experience in digital transformation initiatives, change management processes, and demand planning tool adoption.
• Functional experience in forecasting tools and statistical forecasting models.
• Strong analytical capabilities in Supply Chain, with skills in Demand Forecasting and Inventory Planning.
• Good statistical knowledge.
• Working knowledge in systems such as SAP, Salesforce, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Location : New Delhi (Okhla Phase 3).

Work Week : 5 days Work from office.

Stakeholders
Internal:
- Sales - NSMs, KAMs

• Product management team - Brand managers, Division heads
• IT - SAP MDM team
• Supply Chain Team (Supply Planning & Distribution planning team)

External:
- Customers

• Outsourced partners (o9 solutions, Accenture & Others)