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Assistant Manager - Demand Planner

SRKay Consulting Group

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India , Thane, Mumbai

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Job Description:

We are hiring Assistant Manager - Demand Planner - for one of the home Textile client.

Job Responsibility:

  • Utilize historical sales data, market trends, point-of-sale results and customer inputs to create accurate demand forecasts
  • Develop and maintain forecasting models to predict future demand fluctuations
  • Regularly review and update forecasts based on new information and market changes
  • Collaborate with the supply chain team to optimize inventory levels, minimizing stockouts and overstocking
  • Analyse lead times and adjust inventory levels accordingly to ensure timely product availability
  • Communicate demand forecasts to sales teams to inform sales strategies and target setting
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to understand promotional impacts on demand and adjust forecasts accordingly
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to demand accuracy, inventory turnover, and sales performance
  • Analyse sales data to identify trends, patterns, and potential demand risks
  • Generate reports and presentations to communicate demand insights to stakeholders
  • Identify potential disruptions to supply chains, such as economic fluctuations, seasonal demand spikes, or product discontinuation
  • Develop mitigation strategies to address potential demand risks and minimize their impact
  • Evaluate and refine demand forecasting processes to improve accuracy
  • Identify opportunities to enhance data quality and improve demand management systems
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, operations, and finance to align demand planning with overall business objectives
  • Communicate demand information effectively to key decision-makers to facilitate informed planning

Requirements:

  • Strong analytical skills with experience using historical sales data, POS data, and market trends to build demand forecasts
  • Hands-on experience with demand planning or ERP tools (e.g. SAP / Oracle / other planning systems) and strong Excel skills
  • exposure to BI tools is an advantage
  • Good understanding of inventory management principles, lead times, safety stock, and service levels
  • Ability to track and report KPIs such as forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, fill rate, and OTIF
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to work with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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