Capgemini - Analytics Role - Demand Planning - FMCG Sector - IIT/NIT/BITS

Job Summary: Demand Planning

- Experience in handling the diverse team of Demand Planners

- Experience in handling customer communication and acted as the single point of contact for issue resoutions

- Experience in Demand planning/forecasting in FMCG Sector

- In-Depth understanding of demand planning collaboration process with stakeholders in sales, commercial and other supply chain functions. This may include activities such as reviewing stat model, master data, and exception-based planning.

- Experience in participating in S&OP planning meetings.

- Should have handled a team of demand planners and responsible for team deliverables

- Derive SKU level forecasts by the appropriate maintenance of demand history and tools.

- Drive Phase-in Phase-out in forecasting process including promotional forecasting

- Use statistical forecasting methods, software tools such as SAP APO or other Demand Planning tools

- Knowledge of stat models such as exponential smoothing, ARIMA etc.

- Measurement and monitoring of Demand planning KPIs. Good conceptual understanding of drivers of demand planning KPIs such as MAPE, Bias, Forecast Value Add etc.

- Measuring, tracking & reporting forecast accuracy and corrective actions to drive improved outputs

- Documenting key assumptions behind the base, promotional and total signed off forecasts

- Provides final consensus forecast to Regional S&OP

- Management and ownership of demand planning master data

Education Requirements

- Bachelors Degree in Engineering (IIT, IT-BHU, REC, DCE, BITS & Tier 1 Engineering Colleges preferred)

- MBA Operations/Supply Chain/Logistics / Engineering (preferred)

- Any relevant industry-specific Certifications/Memberships (desirable)

Experience Requirements: 4-8 years

Personal Characteristics:

- Hard Working and Confident

- High on Integrity

- Willingness to - do what it takes-

- Passionate about creating value and impact for the client

- A team-oriented and collaborative approach

- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, throughout all levels of the organization

Skill and Knowledge Requirements:

- Industry knowledge of Manufacturing and FMCG

- Hands on experience in SAP APO planning books (preferred)

- Working knowledge of Tableau Platform, R - statistical package (preferred)

- Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills

- Comprehensive skills in query/reporting tools, spreadsheet applications, and presentations