Demand Planner

Hitachi India Pvt Ltd; Vadodara; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED seeks a Demand Planner to develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for its products, ensuring optimal inventory levels and supporting the SOP process to meet customer needs and business objectives.

You will work with sales, marketing, product management, and supply chain to gather insights, validate forecast assumptions, and monitor forecast accuracy, contributing to a reliable consensus forecast and effective inventory planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Research, Statistics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or a similar analytical role, preferably within the manufacturing or energy sector.
• Proven experience with statistical forecasting techniques and demand planning software (e.g., SAP APO, Oracle Demantra, JDA/Blue Yonder).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and draw actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level) and other MS Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of S&OP processes and principles is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain accurate demand forecasts at various levels of aggregation using statistical models and input from sales/marketing.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, promotions and new products to identify demand drivers.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, product management, and supply chain to validate forecast assumptions.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, identify variances and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in the S&OP process, present demand plans, and contribute to consensus forecasting.
• Support inventory optimization by providing accurate demand signals to production/procurement.
• Develop and maintain KPIs related to demand planning and report performance.
• Utilize advanced planning software/tools to enhance forecasting capabilities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within demand planning.

Skills

Forecasting techniques

SAP APO

Oracle Demantra

JDA/Blue Yonder

Excel (Advanced)

Data analysis

Communication skills

S&OP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/ related field

Tools

SAP APO

Oracle Demantra

JDA/Blue Yonder

Job description

Demand Planner Location: Vadodara, Gujarat, India Job ID: R0141392 Date Posted: 2026-08-20 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Summary

As a Demand Planner at HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining accurate demand forecasts for our products, ensuring optimal inventory levels, and supporting the sales and operations planning (SOP) process to meet customer needs and business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain accurate demand forecasts at various levels of aggregation (product, product family, customer) using statistical models, historical data, market intelligence, and input from sales and marketing teams.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, promotional activities, and new product introductions to identify demand patterns and forecast drivers.
• Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, product management, and supply chain teams to gather insights and validate forecast assumptions.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, identify significant variances, and implement corrective actions to improve forecast reliability.
• Participate in the S&OP process, presenting demand plans, highlighting potential risks and opportunities, and contributing to consensus forecasting.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives by providing accurate demand signals to production and procurement teams.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) related to demand planning and report on performance regularly.
• Utilize advanced planning software and tools to enhance forecasting capabilities and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the demand planning function.

Job Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Research, Statistics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or a similar analytical role, preferably within the manufacturing or energy sector.
• Proven experience with statistical forecasting techniques and demand planning software (e.g., SAP APO, Oracle Demantra, JDA/Blue Yonder).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and draw actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level) and other MS Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of S&OP processes and principles is highly desirable.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

Experience Level

Mid Level