Job Description

Roles & Responsibility:
Demand Planning:

• Quarterly, Monthly and Weekly demand planning cycle in alignment with sales, marketing, and customer service teams. o Analyze historical data, order patterns, and market intelligence to create an accurate demand forecast. o Manage forecasting at product family and SKU levels for a variety of Consumer, wellness and/or lighting products. o Collaborate with Marketing to integrate new product introductions (NPI) and phase-outs. o Evaluate demand bias and forecast accuracy; implement corrective actions to reduce forecast error.

Supply Planning:

• Translate demand forecasts into feasible supply plans. o Balance manufacturing capacity, material availability, and logistics constraints and work with Production Planning teams o Drive RM/PM planning with material planning team for various packing materials or long lead raw materials. o Maintain a robust Master Production Schedule (MPS) aligned with weekly delivery and fill rate targets. o Support make-or-buy and inventory allocation decisions to optimize total cost and service.

SnOP / IBP Process:

• Facilitate periodic SnOP reviews with Sales, Marketing, and supply teams. o Align demand, inventory, and capacity plans with strategic business objectives. o Support scenario planning to mitigate supply risks and market volatility. o Integrate digital planning tools (like SAP IBP, Kinaxis, o9, or equivalent) for improved planning accuracy.

Performance & Process Improvement:

• Track and report key planning KPIs (Forecast Accuracy, OTIF, Inventory Turns, Slow-Moving Stock). o Drive cross-functional projects to reduce lead times and improve plan adherence. o Develop and coach team members in analytical and collaborative planning skills.

Skills Required