S&OP Demand Planning Executive

Imerys; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Imerys in Hyderabad seeks a Demand Planning Executive to coordinate the forecast process across PMAPAC Local Assets & Trading, aligning with segments, finance and operations. You will build and maintain demand forecast models considering open orders and inventory, and support interco and RM demand planning.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in production planning, supply chain or logistics, with strong analytics, data integrity, and proficiency in ERP and BI tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Engineering/Business/Logistics/Supply Chain/Mathematics/Other Discipline.
• 3–5 years in Production planning, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Customer Service.
• Knowledge of ERP (Accpac, SAP) and BI tools (SAC) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate S&OP demand forecasts across PMAPAC Local Assets & Trading.
• Maintain forecast models and analyze supply and demand issues.
• Collaborate with operations, purchasing, finance, and product management.
• Ensure data integrity and report KPIs and risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

S&OP best practices

Project management

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Data integrity

Excel/Google Sheets

English, Chinese

Education

Diploma in Engineering/Business/Logistics/Supply Chain/Mathematics/Other Discipline

Tools

Google Suites

MS-Excel

Accpac

SAP

SAC

Job description

The Company Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

Job Summary

The PositionS&OP Demand Planning Executive Job Summary Coordinates / adherence the demand forecasting process, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information from Segment and finance, for multiple time horizons as per our pre fixed timeline (18m rolling, year end, etc.) on PMAPAC Local Assets & Trading covering Trading, InterBA and Interco. Creates and maintains demand forecast models by taken in consideration on assisting open order & inventory + historical of customer purchase pattern Manages the PMAPAC local assets & trading S&OP cycle, incl. coordination of forecast supply response from operations. Analyse the external demand and convert into INTERCO demand where applicable. For Raw Material demand, to coordinate / guide the demand plant to update raw material demand in SAC. For Trading Warehouses / Sales Organizations, generate the INTERCO demand forecast, and review with Customer Service, Warehouse, Supply Chain team to fulfill the external sales demand / replenishment requirement for warehouses with MRP set. (Trading-APAC, interco-APAC, EMEA & PMA & major RM replenishment plan & update into SAC planning system) Analyse supply and demand issues. Prepares all data, metrics and scenarios to be discussed with respective sites (follow‑up of action log file, communicates key conclusions to stakeholders ) Ensures identification, monitoring and reporting of assumptions, risks and opportunities related to the medium to long-term business targets. Escalate as appropriate Defines and maintains key S&OP & SC KPIs Continuous improvement: Continuously review the S&OP process & Key Performance Matrixes to ensure it suits business needs and is up to date with best practices Key interfaces: strong partnership to be built with (i) Segments leadership, (ii) product management, (iii) Supply Chain, (iii) Operations; (iv) Purchasing; (v) Finance

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Diploma in Engineering/Business/Logistics/Supply Chain/Mathematics/Other Discipline Experience : At least 3‑5 years of experience in Production planning, Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Service related field
• Good / practical understanding of S&OP best practices
• Project management
• Strong analytical skills and strategic understanding
• Excellent integrity and ethical standards
• Strategic thinking, interpersonal skills, ability to propose solutions
• Advocate for data integrity
• Computer skills required (Google Suites, Ms-Excel)
• Knowledge in ERP System (Accpac, SAP) and Business Intelligence (SAC) is added advantage
• Languages : Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, conversing in Chinese is an added advantage

Position TypeFull time and Permanent

EEO Statement

IMERYS is anAffirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in40countries in2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supportingour customers intheir decarbonization efforts.

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