Demand Planner | Vadodara, India | Hitachi Energy

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Vadodara; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED seeks a Demand Planner to develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts, optimize inventory, and support the S&OP process across product lines. You will work with sales, marketing, product management, and supply chain teams to align forecast assumptions with business goals.

The role requires 3–5 years in demand planning or forecasting in manufacturing or energy sectors, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or related field.
• 3–5 years in demand planning or forecasting in manufacturing/energy sector preferred.
• Experience with statistical forecasting techniques and demand planning software (e.g., SAP APO, Oracle Demantra, JDA/Blue Yonder).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data and draw insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across functions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of S&OP processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain demand forecasts at multiple aggregation levels using statistical models, history, and market inputs.
• Analyze historical sales, trends, promotions, and new products to identify forecast drivers.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, product management, and supply chain to validate forecast assumptions.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Participate in S&OP, present demand plans, and contribute to consensus forecasting.
• Provide accurate demand signals to production and procurement for inventory optimization.
• Develop and track KPIs for demand planning performance.

Skills

Forecasting techniques

Forecasting software

Analytical skills

Excel (Advanced)

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP APO

Oracle Demantra

JDA/Blue Yonder

Job description

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 (S&OP) 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.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission‑critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.