Demand Planner

Tata Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies in Bengaluru, India invites applications for a Demand Planning role. The candidate will collect data from Sales and Marketing, build forecasts, and lead monthly S&OP reviews to align demand with supply planning.

Experience with SAP APO, SAP, Kinaxis, ERP, or MRP systems, plus strong analytical and forecast skills, are desirable. Proficiency in Excel and stakeholder management is valued.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Forecasting, or Supply Chain Planning.
• Experience with SAP APO, SAP, Kinaxis, ERP, or MRP systems.
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Automotive, Manufacturing, FMCG, or Industrial domain experience preferred.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze demand data from Sales and Marketing teams.
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts using statistical forecasting techniques.
• Conduct monthly S&OP/SIOP demand review meetings.
• Analyze sales trends, seasonality, and promotional impacts to improve forecast accuracy.
• Prepare consensus demand plans and collaborate with Supply Planning teams.
• Generate KPI reports including Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias, and Demand Plans.
• Support MRP and supply chain planning activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting processes and planning systems.

Skills

Demand Planning

Forecasting

Analytical Skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder Management

Tools

SAP APO

SAP

Kinaxis

ERP

MRP Systems

Job description

Job Description

Role & Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze demand data from Sales and Marketing teams.
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts using statistical forecasting techniques.
• Conduct monthly S&OP/SIOP demand review meetings.
• Analyze sales trends, seasonality, and promotional impacts to improve forecast accuracy.
• Prepare consensus demand plans and collaborate with Supply Planning teams.
• Generate KPI reports including Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias, and Demand Plans.
• Support MRP and supply chain planning activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting processes and planning systems.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• 1+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Forecasting, or Supply Chain Planning.
• Experience with SAP APO, SAP, Kinaxis, ERP, or MRP systems.
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Automotive, Manufacturing, FMCG, or Industrial domain experience preferred.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.