Demand Planning Manager

Mahindra And Mahindra Limited; Bhovi Palya; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra And Mahindra Limited is seeking a Manager Demand Planning to lead end-to-end forecasting and inventory planning for spare parts across multiple models and channels.

The role requires extensive experience in demand and supply planning, with strong skills in forecasting, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize stock and service levels. Knowledge of SAP MM/APO and Blue Yonder/JDA is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10–12+ years in Demand & Supply planning and related fields.
• Experience in spare parts management is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of inventory policies and replenishment planning.

Responsibilities

• Forecast spare parts demand for multiple models and channels.
• Establish inventory targets and optimize stock levels across DCs and warehouses.
• Develop replenishment plans to improve parts availability for customers.
• Collaborate with Sourcing on inventory strategies for existing and new items.
• Maintain planning systems and monitor KPIs and root cause analysis.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to close gaps and improve results.

Skills

Forecasting

SCM

Demand Management

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Analytical

SQL

Python

Education

B.Tech/BE (Operations Management / Industrial Engineering)

MS/ME/MBA (Operations & Supply Chain)

CPIM/CSCP certifications

Tools

SAP MM/APO

Blue Yonder / JDA

Demand 360

Inventory Optimization

Fulfilment modules

Job description

Manager Demand Planning Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

This Demand & Supply Planning position is responsible for all spare parts forecasting, inventory management, and replenishment planning activities associated with customers and products. The Demand & Supply Planner creates forecast models, establishes inventory policies, estimate spare parts demand for new and existing models to support capacity planning and creates replenishment plans for spare parts management across key business sectors and sales channels.

Develop demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function. Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results. Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate information is used for demand forecasts.

Establish inventory targets for demand fulfilment and determine optimal stock levels across central distribution centres and regional warehouses. Develop inventory control models to allocate and position optimal levels of cycle, safety, and pipeline inventory within the entire distribution network.

Provide inputs to the Sourcing organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs. Create replenishment plans for timely scheduling of purchase orders on supplier base to continuously improve parts availability for customer service. Anticipate demand and supply variations to proactively manage parts availability to prevent stockout and overstock situations.

Maintain demand & supply planning system and software to seamlessly implement day-to-day planning, executing, and monitoring activities. Estimate spare parts demand for new and existing models to support capacity planning PDCA for ensuring monitoring KPI’s, Root Cause Analysis on gaps observed and effective actions to close gaps and improve results further.

Preferred Industries Education Qualification Bachelor of Engineering General Experience Minimum 10-12 years of relevant work experience in Demand & Supply planning methods. Knowledge and experience in spare parts management would be a plus.

Minimum B.Tech/BE degree in operations management, supply chain management, industrial engineering, material management, or a related field.

MS/ME/MBA with focus on operations & supply chain management would be preferred.

Systems/ SAP knowledge: Blue Yonder/JDA Software Solutions - Working knowledge of Demand 360, Inventory Optimization, & Fulfilment modules SAP – Materials Management (MM), Advanced Planning & Optimization (APO).

Any Additional Knowledge: Professional certifications like CPIM and/or CSCP would be desirable.

Skill Set

• Leadership Skills: Exposure to leading team and executing supply chain improvement projects across different functions within the supply chain organization.
• Communication Skills – Strong ability to verbalize business requirements, achieve consensus, and align business processes across multiple business functions.
• Presentation Skills – Preparing presentation slides for various reviews and meetings.
• Analytical Skills – To manage, analyse data and derive conclusions to make effective decisions.
• SQL/Python Coding in addition to above skills- would be preferred.

System Generated Core Skills

• Forecasting
• Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Demand Management

System Generated Secondary Skills

• Experience Level Mid Level