Manager Operational Demand Planning...
Manager Demand Planning, EM India
OPERATIONAL DEMAND PLANNING
Area: EM
Department: Finance
Direct Reporting Line: Director Operational Demand Planning EM
Subsidiary/country: EM Central
Location: India
GSMS Grade: M4
Personnel Managed: 0
Cost Center/Budget tbc
PURPOSE OF ROLE
To provide an accurate forecast of future demand (RDP) which maximizes the sales opportunity while minimizing the risk of creating excess inventory
The primary focus is to create alignment between Financial (Sales Planning IBP), Channel, Brand and Supply Planning using the SAP APO environment to harmonise and house this single source of truth
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Seasonal Planning Preparation
Review and consolidate RMA article forecast post ranging sign-off (Brand/Channel alignment) across articles and channels
Review and maintain the Rolling Demand Plan (RDP) as consolidated Merchandise Plans (DTC) and Sales Orders (B2B) are captured
Seasonal Consolidation of Demand/In Season Maintenance of Demand
Maintain Demand Plan (RDP) on a rolling basis (monthly) and manage phasing of demand
Review monthly Buying Volumes and be accountable to ensure Purchase Requisitions (PRs) are correctly maintained to support Demand phasing and correctly converted into Purchase Orders (POs)
Oversee Inventory simulation on a monthly basis to assist in decision support on buying and conversion discussions (Demand Review + MPBR)
Participate in MPBR (Management Planning & Buying Review) sessions to align Demand to constrained Supply and ensure all channels are updated on operational execution (timing and volumes) in the mid term
Supporting In Season Creation (ISC) & Hype Demand management in conjunction with CTC & Channels
Be the key driver in Responsiveness programs (Never Out of Stock, Planned Responsiveness, Near Shoring) supporting active weekly maintenance of Plans based on Read & React Analytics (vs Targets)
Facilitate discussions on stock sharing with channels, should supply constraints be applied
Business Decision Support
Creation of Reporting Suits to support Business
Data Maintenance
Contribute to Continuous Improvement of Operational Demand Planning Process
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
CTC Team (Brand) on Range guidance and RMA
DTC Merchandising Teams, B2B Sales Teams
Global/Local Supply Chain (PSI, PSC)
Emerging Markets Demand Planning
Global Demand Planning
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage and influence multiple cross-functional stakeholders
Strong cross functional process knowledge or willingness to learn
Pro-active, collaborative and positive attitude even in changing environments
Ability to think tactically but also focus on details
Used to multi-task, solve challenges independently and work against deadlines to deliver high-quality work on time in full
Proven methodological skills (e g data analysis, trend forecasting)
Simplification and efficiency
Good attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Global mind-set and ability to work cross-culturally; experience within different countries and/or different cultures an advantage
Education, Experience And Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree or related field required, higher degree preferred in management/accounting
3 years of cross-functional experience in Marketing Operations, Merchandising, Demand Planning, Sales/Retail or finance
Excellent Project Management Skills
Excellent Presentation Skills
Fluent in English (writing and verbal)
IT skills: Outlook and Word: Basic; Excel and PowerPoint: advanced
MSTR/PowerBI/SAP knowledge preferable
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