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Demand Planner (Mid-Level)
Demand Planner (Mid-Level)
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Cochin
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Created Date: 2026-03-18T12:00:00.368Z
Experience: 3 - year
Salary: upto
Industry: 36
Openings: 1
Primary Responsibilities :
Job Title: Demand Planner (Mid-Level)
Department: Supply Chain / Finance
Reporting To: Finance Team / CFO
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Purpose
The Demand Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing demand forecasts to support efficient supply chain planning. This role integrates data from Sales, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure accurate demand visibility, minimize forecast bias, and optimize inventory levels.
Job Summary
The Demand Planner plays a critical role in aligning business functions by generating data-driven demand forecasts and insights. The position focuses on improving forecast accuracy, supporting inventory optimization, and enabling effective decision-making through structured planning and reporting.
Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools
Knowledge of forecasting techniques (time-series models, Croston’s method)
Understanding of KPIs: MAPE, Forecast Bias, Service Level, Inventory Turns
Strong analytical and data modeling capability
Soft Skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Ability to work in cross-functional teams
Confidence to challenge assumptions with data
Ability to manage deadlines and work in dynamic environments
Success Metrics
Improved forecast accuracy
Reduction in forecast bias
Enhanced service levels
Optimized inventory performance
Stakeholder satisfaction and alignment
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Analytics, Statistics, or related field
MBA / Master’s degree preferred (not mandatory)
Experience
3–5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain roles
Experience in S&OP processes and demand review cycles
Hands-on experience with sales, inventory, and supply data
Additional Requirements
Strong process discipline and documentation skills
Ability to work with inventory data such as stock on hand, aging stock, and lead-time demand
Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving business environment
Experience Requirements:
Key Responsibilities
1. Demand Forecasting
Collect, clean, and validate historical data to build reliable forecasting inputs.
Develop and maintain statistical forecasting models using real-time data.
Analyze demand trends, seasonality, and promotional impacts.
Continuously refine forecasting assumptions and methodologies.
Monitor forecast accuracy and implement improvements.
2. Data Analysis & Reporting
Integrate real-time supply data including stock on hand, stock aging, open POs, and sales orders.
Calculate key metrics such as net supply, lead-time demand, and inventory coverage.
Classify SKUs using exception logic (Overstock, Healthy, At Risk, Shortage).
Generate constrained forecasts and replenishment recommendations aligned with business goals.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Consolidate inputs from Sales and create a collaborative demand forecast.
Participate in monthly demand review and S&OP discussions.
Validate and challenge forecast overrides using data insights.
Highlight risks, deviations, and mitigation plans.
Prepare dashboards and demand review reports for stakeholders.
4. Systems & Process Improvement
Identify process gaps and improve tools, data quality, and workflows.
Ensure demand planning processes are structured, efficient, and audit-ready.
Support continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain planning.
Key Deliverables
Accurate and timely demand forecasts
Forecast accuracy and bias reports
Stock-out tracking and reporting
Overstock reduction insights
Risk and opportunity assessments
Approved demand plans for each planning cycle