Demand planner

Overview:The position holder will be primarily responsible for all forecasting activities related to customers and products for all brands and channels of the company. The person will be responsible to create and maintain forecasting models by incorporating business intelligence and forecast informationgathered from sales, marketing, new product development team and other relevant stakeholders.Role and Responsibilities:Will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end forecasting process for different brands and channelsReview historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical models and evaluate forecast resultsCoordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refinethe forecast models to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptionsRegular reporting to Senior and executive management of the demand plan and KPIsInteract with sales, marketing and NPD to understand demand forecast driversProvide input to Supply Planning in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs volume planning for latest estimatesConstantly engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment in lead times, inventory days, liquidation plans and inventory ageing.KPIs:Availability risks and opportunitiesFreshness of the product for the end customerForecast accuracy and biasRefined systems and methods to continually improve forecast of SKU requirementsQualifications Required:Graduate / MBA in Operations/Supply Chain ManagementSkills and expertise required:Minimum of a bachelor's degree in business analytics or any field of engineeringAdvance knowledge of MS ExcelSolid understanding of demand planning and inventory managementVery strong statistical skillsStartup experience is preferable