Manager - Demand Planning

Key Responsibilities

• Consolidate forecasts for India into a unified demand plan.
• Collaborate with Sales, Projects, and Engineering to capture pipeline visibility and ensure forecast accuracy.
• Collaborate with Solutions, Product and Engineering for ETO release and Sales Order Creation
• Lead mega project reviews with key stakeholders
• Translate project-level demand into executable plans for production and procurement.
• Maintain accurate data in ERP/planning systems
• Track key metrics — forecast accuracy, bias, adherence, and demand visibility.
• Partner with Procurement and Operations to ensure material and capacity alignment.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and support automation in planning processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Management; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, or S&OP within manufacturing or OEM setups.
• Experience in export-oriented or global supply chain environments.
• Strong analytical, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/planning systems and Power BI;

Key Competencies

• Analytical & data-driven decision-making
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strong business acumen and global coordination
• Process discipline and attention to detail
• Digital proficiency in planning and analytics tools