Demand Planner

About us At ExxonMobil our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future As one of the world s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for The success of our Upstream Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent curiosity and drive of our people They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy chemicals lubricants and lower-emissions technologies We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society s evolving needs Learn more about and how we can ExxonMobil s affiliates in India ExxonMobil s affiliates have offices in India in Bengaluru Mumbai and the National Capital Region ExxonMobil s affiliates in India supporting the Product Solutions business engage in the marketing sales and distribution of performance as well as specialty products across chemicals and lubricants businesses The India planning teams are also embedded with global business units for business planning and analytics ExxonMobil s LNG affiliate in India supporting the upstream business provides consultant services for other ExxonMobil upstream affiliates and conducts LNG market-development activities The Global Business Center - Technology Center provides a range of technical and business support services for ExxonMobil s operations around the globe ExxonMobil strives to make a positive contribution to the communities where we operate and its affiliates support a range of education health and community-building programs in India Read more about our To know more about ExxonMobil in India visit and the What you will do Job Responsibilities 1 Coordinate communicate and align Drive consistent EMCC ExxonMobil Chemical Company forecast processes regionally and across the designated business unit Critically assess data and understand implications - needs to be able to recognize deviations from normal and make the right connections of interface to correct high priority - an example of this is reviewing the statistical forecast and being able to identify and eliminate outliers Oversee and coordinate forecast updates changes Liaise between Sales Marketing Supply Chain Global Customer Service S OP etc Steer alignment between all parties - Demand Planner leads the demand planning meetings and discussion Supply Planner validates the final unconstrained forecast Coordinate forecast updates changes 2 Lead end-to-end E2E forecast process Generate Statistical STAT forecast Analyse and update shipment history data to improve forecast Create interactive statistical forecast as necessary Maintain Quadrant Analysis playbook Define Quadrant Analysis parameters as needed Optimize demand segmentation with sales marketing as needed o Sales Adjusted Forecast SAF Guide process and ensure tools are used i e support Volume Management Specialists VMS Sales Assistants and Sales Representatives Ensure focus on key areas sales trends Minimize SAF inputs that drive value Steward that the SAF delivers value and take action if not improving value of Demand Planning Meeting Lead monthly meeting Drive alignment between Sales S OP Sales and Operations Planning and Product Management as needed Review backward and forward-looking outliers provide recommendations Ensure sales volume is in line with product signals Global Business Unit GBU outlook attend S OP meetings to stay engaged - understanding price actions and impact as an example Make and or oversee high level adjustments Ensure Unconstrained Forecast UCF is available and validated by Supply Planning 3 Forecast modelling stewardship and improve activities Test and optimize tool settings to achieve better forecasts Implement interactive forecast processes as necessary Monitor Order in Flow OIF to improve forecast if needed Volume Management System VMS monitors regularly Review forecast accuracy performance and sales input Recommend changes Identify and communicate tool and analytical improvements About You Required Skills Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Engineering or Operations Research or related fields such as Applied Mathematics Statistics 3 years relevant work experience in supply chain demand planning Strong background in statistics and or analytics Strong and effective interpersonal skills Function effectively in a team environment including virtual environments is critical Strong analytical and problem solving skills including conceptual capabilities Strong judgment including ability to make quality decisions Strong persuasion communication skills influence without direct authority Ability to work independently and without direct supervision Customer oriented mindset and focus Effectively interface with internal functions Understand Supply Chain Fundamentals and Supply Demand Principles Proficient in SAP Systems and MS Excel knowledge is critical Experience in demand planning roles in Chemical FMCG Manufacturing E -Commerce preferred Experienced in conducting analyses and providing recommendations for demand planning problems using SAP IBP APO Blue Yonder Tableau and or Power Bl for visualization Power Query Excel Knowledge of R and or Python for scripting is preferred Your benefits An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last Our commitment to you runs deep our employees grow personally and professionally with benefits built on our core categories of health security finance and life We offer you Competitive compensation Medical plans maternity leave and benefits life accidental death and dismemberment benefits Retirement benefits Global networking cross-functional opportunities Annual vacations holidays Day care assistance program Training and development program Tuition assistance program Workplace flexibility policy Relocation program Transportation facility Please note benefits may change from time to time without notice subject to applicable laws The benefits programs are based on the Company s eligibility guidelines Stay connected with us Learn more about ExxonMobil in India visit and Follow us on and Like us on Subscribe our channel at EEO Statement ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin or disability status Business solicitation and recruiting scams ExxonMobil does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind e g placement fees immigration processing fees etc Follow the to understand more about recruitment scams in the name of ExxonMobil Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection but may reflect a functional guidance stewardship or service relationship Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates many with names that include ExxonMobil Exxon Esso and Mobil For convenience and simplicity those terms and terms like corporation company our we and its are sometimes used as abbreviated references to specific affiliates or affiliate groups Abbreviated references describing global or regional operational organizations and global or regional business lines are also sometimes used for convenience and simplicity Similarly ExxonMobil has business relationships with thousands of customers suppliers governments and others For convenience and simplicity words like venture joint venture partnership co-venturer and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships