Senior Manager/Head - Demand Planning & S&OP - Beverage Industry

Core Responsibility

- Develop the monthly forecast & rolling forecast based on statistical model

- Coordinate with Sales (Regional Sales Manager, Channel & Brand) for inputs covering validated additional sales requirements and any exceptions on the forecast

- Develop the unconstrained demand plan based on the above inputs and coordinating with Head - Supply Chain Planning and Sales Head for validation through Demand Review process

- Initiate the monthly S&OP process with circulation of validated demand plan and participation in the processes

- Analyze sales and supply performance with Executive S&OP and preparing inputs for mid-month review of S&OP

- Keep track of the realignment in terms of SKUs & CFAs

- Monitor the sales against the forecast and additional sales requirements on weekly basis

- Prepare the net demand quantity on the basis of stock on hand inventory and available shelf life under consideration

- Review of the on-hand FG inventory according to available shelf life -Near Expiry, Slow Moving with Fulfilment Planning In-charge and align with Sales for liquidation planning

- Prepare the constrained demand plan with the inputs from Sourcing & Production Planning In-charge

Technical Skills

- Ability of managing cost performance, supply/demand forecasting & distribution execution across a variety of products from multiple sources and to multiple destinations.

- Capacity to build relationships internally & externally

- Strong analytical, financial & P&L skill required to succeed

- In depth knowledge of key supply chain/logistics processes & current best practices.

Behavioural Skills

- Analyzing data and decision making

- Knowledge in MS excel

- Basic understanding of forecasting techniques

- Strong interpersonal skills

- Adherence to schedule