Manager - Demand & Supply Planning - FMCG

Demand Forecasting:

• Develop accurate SKU-level forecasts using historical data, sales trends, and market insights.
• Work closely with Sales & Marketing to incorporate promotions, new launches, and demand shifts.
• Conduct monthly demand reviews (S&OP / IBP cycles).

Supply Planning:

• Prepare supply plans based on demand forecasts and production capacities.
• Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, and warehouses to ensure timely replenishment.
• Optimize stock levels to avoid out-of-stock and overstock situations.

Inventory Management:

• Maintain optimal safety stock levels and ensure healthy inventory turns.
• Monitor slow-moving and non-moving stock; recommend liquidation or corrective actions.
• Track near expiry inventory and take preventive measures.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the bridge between Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance.
• Lead weekly/monthly planning meetings and align stakeholders on key supply priorities.
• Work with vendors to manage lead times, MOQs, and supply constraints.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Track and analyze forecast accuracy (FA), bias, and service levels.
• Generate weekly/monthly inventory and supply dashboards.
• Provide actionable insights for improving supply efficiency and demand predictability.

Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement improvements to forecasting tools, replenishment processes, and planning models.
• Support automation, digitization, and system enhancements (SAP, APO, IBP, Oracle, or similar)

Other Requirements:

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent knowledge of forecasting, planning tools, and ERP systems (SAP, Excel/Advanced Excel).
• Solid understanding of supply chain processes (production planning, procurement, logistics).
• Ability to handle large datasets and generate insights.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with high attention to detail.