Strategic Demand Planning Leader

4 weeks ago


Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Target Full time

About Target: Target is a leading American retailer with a diverse product portfolio and a strong presence in the global market.

Role Overview: As a Sr. Manager in Demand Planning, you will be responsible for leading a team of demand planners to oversee the forecasting and planning process for Target's businesses. This role will play a crucial part in implementing Integrated Business Planning capabilities to maximize sales and maintain inventory health.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Lead a team of demand planners to build demand planning capability at Target India.
  2. Ensure accurate forecasts of guest demand for assigned categories using in-house ML-based forecasting engine and market intelligence.
  3. Collaborate with Merchandise planners to reconcile bottom-up forecasts with category financial plans.
  4. Work with Inventory teams to operationalize finalized demand plans for accurate purchasing and positioning.
  5. Review forecast accuracy with the team and execute actions to improve accuracy on an ongoing basis.
  6. Collaborate with Data Sciences to identify and improve machine learning algorithms to generate accurate forecasts.
  7. Communicate findings and learnings with Planning stakeholders on a regular basis.
  8. Participate in global forums and represent demand planning to drive organizational initiatives.

Reporting/Working Relationship:

  • Reports to Director, Planning.
  • Works closely with all MPLS Planning Leaders (VP, Sr. Divisionals/Divisionals, Global capability team & Data Sciences).

Minimum Requirements:

  • 10 – 12 years of total experience in Demand planning with a minimum 5 years of people leadership experience.
  • Expertise in descriptive and predictive analytics with a good understanding of latest demand forecasting techniques and best practices.
  • High level of resiliency, personal accountability, collaboration, and comfort with ambiguity.
  • Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution and managing multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and translate strategy to action and adjust strategy based on changing circumstances.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in complex problem solving.
  • Demonstrated experience in working across geographies to build capabilities offshore.
  • Strong understanding of retail business with end-to-end understanding of supply chain planning.


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