Demand Planning Manager

As a Demand Planning Specialist reporting to the Manager Supply Chain India, your primary responsibilities will include driving the demand planning process for the consumer tire business. You will provide analytical and statistical inputs during monthly consensus cross-functional demand meetings to support all planning horizons. It will be essential to incorporate learnings from sales forecast analysis and focus on continuous improvement. Your role will involve developing collaborative planning with replacement and OE Key Account Managers, taking into account various industry, market, and analytical inputs to ensure a robust demand for future months. You will support the business team in enhancing forecasts at both country and distribution center levels. Coordination with the business team to identify risks and opportunities associated with demand is crucial for achieving a well-balanced plan. You will be responsible for driving the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process within the leadership team, ensuring adherence to timelines and fostering informed decision-making with high sales plan stability. Collaboration with the regional Center of Excellence (COE) team will be necessary to strengthen and enhance the demand planning process. **Must-Have:** - Extensive experience in Demand Planning. - Background in manufacturing industries such as Tyre, Automobile, FMCG, Electronics, Paints, Oil & Gas, etc. - 10+ years of relevant experience. - Any Graduate qualification, MBA preferred. - Individual Contributor role. - Willingness to travel up to 20% as required.,