Assistant Demand Planning Manager

Role & responsibilities

Responsible for Supply Planning of Complete range of products in an efficient manner while focusing on maximizing customer service o Responsible for Forecasting o Responsible for Production planning for in-house products o Responsible for Supply planning for all outsourced / trading products o Collaborate with other departments to integrate planning with business systems or processes, such as promotional activities, special schemes o Responsible for ensuring Stock availability and NIL sales loss • Responsible for inventory reduction, increased inventory turns and improved order-todelivery results across Commercial & Industrial Organization • Responsible for driving Spares with an Optimal Inventory. • Responsible for Process improvement projects across Value chain • Identify and resolve supply chain constraints, which requires the ability to work across cross-functional areas and collaborate and negotiate complex solutions • Provides leadership, coaching, focus, motivation and encouragement to direct reports, including development, capability building and succession planning. • Knowledge on reverse bidding process for transportation on Ariba online will be added advatntage

Preferred candidate profile

S uperior analytical and influential skills, attention to detail, and exceptional creativity, with the ability to balance in a resource constrained environment. • Solid track record of successfully understanding the needs of both the internal and external customers and developing relationships that leads to long-term partnerships. • Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to work within a fact paced company with increasing needs. • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple actions, working with multiple people with competing priorities • Understanding of market/ channel dynamics and their interplay to ensure meeting business goals. • Strategic planning for the future taking into account macro trends in the environment as well as internal company goals. • Must possess excellent MS Excel & Power point skills with a zeal to lead the Sales & Operating Meeting. • Significant experience with ERP and reporting tools required, • Learning mindset - ability to learn and apply new skills and knowledge quickly for the new SCM projects . • Demonstrated experience turning information into data and using that data to influence and implement change.