Demand Planning Specialist

Capgemini; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth programs

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking a talented Demand Planning Team Manager in Chennai, India. The candidate will lead a Material Planning team, analyzing complex data to support business decisions and enhance growth.

This role involves managing all aspects of inventory analytics and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business KPIs and best practices in planning. Benefits include flexible work arrangements and career growth programs.

Qualifications

• Complete knowledge of Demand, Production/Distribution, and Material Planning processes.
• Ability to work independently in a multi-task environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Material Planning team for a market/cluster.
• Conduct End to End inventory analytics.
• Provide insights through various management reports.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Planning processes

Experience in the CPG sector

Application of Supply Chain principles

Skills in query/reporting tools

Job description

Demand Planning Team Manager

We are seeking a talented and driven Demand Planner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and interpreting complex data sets to drive informed business decisions. You will work closely & directly with the Client & cross‑functional teams to identify trends, patterns, and insights that will contribute to our company's growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Material Planning/Production Planning team for a market/cluster
• End to End inventory analytics (e.g., business wastage, excess inventory) including targeting reduced inventory
• RPM Norm determination
• Front end the discussion with Factory Material planners
• Develop tools with the help of IT teams
• Apply RPA in the existing delivery
• Supply collaboration
• Deliver all the business KPIs agreed
• Provide insights through various management reports
• Analyze the reason for plan failures and work with IT and internal team to fix the issues
• Manage the group of team members
• Bring best practice of market to the delivery
• Work with transition and transformation teams to deliver best practices to the client

Qualifications

• Complete knowledge of Planning (Demand, Production/Distribution and Material Planning processes)
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written English
• Ability to work independently in a multi‑task environment
• Working experience in the CPG sector as a Supply Planner or demand planner
• Application of Supply Chain principles with extensive knowledge in MRP & Production planning
• Skills in query/reporting tools, spreadsheet applications and presentations

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work, flexible work hours or alternative work schedules, to support a healthy work‑life balance
• Career growth programs and diverse professional opportunities crafted to support your development