Demand Supply Planning Manager

Role : Manager, Materials Management Exp : 5 Years+ Qualifications : Full time MBA from Tier1/Tier2 institutes Location : Gurgaon Work Mode: Hybrid (2 days WFO) Key Skills: Demand Planning, Sales Forecasting, Inventory Planning What is the role? Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to develop a sales forecast guiding the Supply Chain for targeted sales and delivery performance. Oversee material flow within a specific Business Unit, optimizing stock and service levels. Plan and procure for business unit portfolios, ensuring product availability and managing inventory to meet working capital targets. Provide support to sales channels for delivering excellent customer service. What does the role involve: Partner with Sales and Marketing to create a sales forecast to steer the Supply Chain to achieve targeted sales and delivery performance. Manage the flow of materials within Market Organization for a specific Business Unit ensuring that there is an optimization of stock and service level at all locations in line with company objectives. Plan and purchase for business unit / trade basket portfolio(s) Manage product availability to achieve corporate service levels. Manage inventory levels to achieve working capital targets. Support sales channels in providing world class customer service. What do we offer? We’ll give you everything you need to excel in your role, including ongoing training and lots of responsibility from the start. In return for your exceptional performance and consistent results, you’ll receive one-to-one career mentoring, as well as exciting opportunities to move around the business. Your responsibilities will be great, and, with them, we’ll give you the freedom and autonomy to do whatever it takes to deliver outstanding results. We have a very thorough people review process which enables your career progression as soon as you’re ready for the next challenge. What are the essential knowledge, experiences and skills you need for this role? Relevant education and experience (experience in material planning and inventory management preferred) Proficient with ERP system including DRP/MRP, purchasing, inventory modules and SAP/APO Attention to detail, strong data analysis and reporting skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills working in a fast-paced commercial environment involving multiple key stakeholders.