Job Description: Demand Planning & Forecasting
Develop statistical and consensus demand forecasts at SKU, modality, and customer segment level using KINAXIS planning tool.- Analyse historical demand, market trends, sales pipeline, promotions, tenders, and seasonality to improve forecast accuracy.
- Maintain rolling forecasts (monthly / quarterly / annual) aligned with business planning cycles.
S&OP / IBP Collaboration
Actively participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycles.- Drive demand review meetings with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to align on assumptions and risks.
- Translate commercial inputs into actionable demand signals for supply planning.
Stakeholder Management
Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and Global Planning Teams.- Challenge and validate inputs constructively to ensure unbiased forecasts.
- Provide clear demand insights to enable decision making at leadership level.
Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement
Track and report key KPIs such as Forecast Accuracy, Bias, Service Levels, Inventory Turns, and Obsolescence Risk.- Identify root causes of forecast deviations and implement corrective actions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in demand planning processes and data quality.
Tools, Systems & Data Integrity
Maintain demand planning data in Kinaxis and SAP reporting platforms.- Support system enhancements, harmonization, and automation initiatives.
- Ensure master data accuracy (product hierarchies, lead times, lifecycle status).
