Demand Planner

ADVATIX - Advanced Supply Chain and Logistics; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

GGC Group in Gurugram is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain team. The role centers on developing accurate forecasts, driving demand planning excellence, and aligning business needs with supply capabilities.

This position requires strong analytical acumen and the ability to influence cross-functional partners. The successful candidate will lead process improvement initiatives, mentor team members, and support the adoption of new technologies to enhance forecasting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree requirement with master’s preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning or forecasting.
• Advanced Excel and data visualization experience (Power BI/Tableau).
• Experience with ERP/demand planning tools (SAP APO, Oracle ERP, JDA/Blue Yonder, O9).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Forecast development and accuracy enhancements across horizons.
• Develop benchmarks including demand shaping and macro factors.
• Incorporate manual overrides, promos, and BI data to refine forecasts.
• Leverage multiple data streams to inform demand forecasts.
• Influence cross-functional partners on forecast options.
• Collaborate across categories to align with business objectives.
• Lead demand shaping and process improvements for growth.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across horizons.
• Champion new technology tools to improve forecasting.
• Share knowledge and mentor team members; conduct training.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Independent working style

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SAP APO

Oracle ERP

JDA/Blue Yonder

O9

Job description

GGC Group includes three companies that help accelerate profitable growth for the companies we serve.

About the Role

JOB SUMMARY-

We are seeking an experienced Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain team. The Demand Planner will play a pivotal role in developing accurate forecasts, driving demand planning excellence, and ensuring alignment between business needs and supply capabilities. Thisrole requiresstrong analytical acumen, expertise in leveraging multiple data streams, and the ability to influence crossfunctional partners. The successful candidate will also lead process improvement initiatives, mentor team members, and support the adoption of new technologies to enhance forecasting accuracy and efficiency. Shift: US Working Hours

Responsibilities

• Forecast Development & Accuracy
• Develop benchmarks for internal and external business indicators, including demand shaping activities and macroeconomic factors, across appropriate time horizons.
• Layer in manual overrides, promotional sales data, and other business intelligence to refine forecasts.
• Leverage multiple streams of consumer and industry data to inform future demand forecasts.
• Cross-Functional Influence & Alignment
• Advise and influence cross-functional partners on forecast options for various customer segments.
• Collaborate across categories and functions to expand organizational learning and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Demand Shaping & Process Improvement
• Lead demand shaping activities to optimize forecast accuracy and support business growth.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across all planning horizons.
• Champion and support adoption of new technology tools and systems to enhance forecasting processes.
• Knowledge Sharing & Capability Building
• Share knowledge across categories and mentor team members to strengthen demand planning capability within the team.
• Lead training and best practice sharing sessions to build functional expertise.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations, Business Administration, or related field (master’s preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or related supply chain functions.

Required Skills -

• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel; experience with reporting/visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) is preferred.
• Proficiency in demand planning/ERP systems (e.g., SAP APO, Oracle ERP, JDA/Blue Yonder, O9 demand, or similar).
• Functional Skills:
• In-depth understanding of end-to-end demand planning processes and their role within the supply chain.
• Ability to integrate multiple data sources, including consumer insights and macroeconomic trends, into actionable forecasts.
• Solid knowledge of demand planning KPIs (forecast accuracy, bias, service levels, etc.).
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to influence at multiple levels.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.