Lead Demand Planner Analyst, Circle K

Circle K

Location:
India, Gurugram

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Description:

The Lead Demand Planner Analyst will lead demand planning efforts and ensure effective product inventory management. Responsibilities include analytics, stakeholder management, and operational excellence to optimize inventory levels, improve forecast accuracy, and support merchants in effective planning.

Job Responsibility:

Deliver actionable insights on item-level forecasts
Use analytics to advise and influence internal teams on product demand planning decisions
Leverage Power BI, Relex and PDI Focal Point reporting to benchmark and improve KPI performance
Generate allocation scenarios in Relex inventory management system
Provide analytical support for item discontinuation decisions
Oversight of one or more Demand Planner Analyst with respect to training, scheduling, planning
Assist internal teams in seasonal, annual, and long-range strategic product demand planning
Contribute to strategic product demand planning meetings
Collaborate with Inventory Demand Planning Leadership and Relex Support Staff
Train Operations and Merchandising team members on Relex
Set targets and achieve inventory productivity plans
Review and adjust item forecasts
Lead forecasting efforts for special events, holidays, and large-scale activities
Investigate and resolve master data inaccuracies and systemic inventory challenges
Identify and drive process improvements in demand planning practices

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is preferred
6 years+ of experience in inventory demand planning
1-3 years experience with leading team
Proven track record in setting and achieving inventory short, medium and long-range inventory plans
Exceptional ability to communicate complex analytics in a clear, actionable manner to influence decision-making
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external parties
Skilled in monitoring and measuring inventory demand planning performance against goals, with the ability to provide insights and make timely adjustments
Results-driven mindset with the ability to balance strategic planning and tactical execution

Nice to have:

Advanced proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools
experience with visualization tools e.g., Power BI, Tableau
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in inventory management software and tools (e.g., PDI, Relex)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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