Senior Manager – Demand & Resource Planning

Gamlaa; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Gamlaa is seeking a Senior Manager for Demand & Resource Planning in Hyderabad, India. This role focuses on forecasting demand, optimizing resources, and ensuring zero revenue loss due to planning inefficiencies.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in demand planning and supply chain management, particularly in multi-city projects. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools like Excel and Power BI are mandatory.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in Demand Planning / Sales Forecasting / Supply Chain / Resource Planning.
• Experience in project-based, multi-city, material-heavy operations.
• Exposure to manpower planning / field operations/ Service deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Drive forward-looking forecasting and integrated demand planning.
• Build rolling forecasts using pipeline and project schedules.
• Align material readiness with execution timelines.
• Optimize inter-city transfers and resource allocation.

Skills

Demand Planning

Sales Forecasting

Supply Chain Management

Resource Planning

Analytical Skills

BI Tools Experience

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERPNext

Salesforce

Job description

Role: Senior Manager - Demand & Resource Planning

Industry Preference: Office Furniture/Glass/Lights/Architectural solutions/Landscape solutions/corporate interior/Real Estate/E-commerce/Building Materials

Gamlaa Bioscapes (https://gamlaa.com/) is a pioneering company specializing in innovative bioscape solutions that enhance living environments with nature-inspired designs. We are committed to delivering exceptional client value through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge technologies.

Role Objective

Drive forward-looking forecasting and integrated demand planning, translating it into complete execution readiness across:

• Materials (plants, planters, accessories)
• Manpower (project teams, maintenance crews)
• Ensure zero revenue loss or execution delays due to planning gaps, while optimizing working capital and margins (CM1 / CM2).

Key Responsibilities

1. Sales & Demand Forecasting

• Build rolling forecasts (weekly/monthly) using pipeline, project schedules, AMC cycles, and seasonality
• Create city-wise demand visibility across projects and services
• Continuously track and improve forecast vs actual accuracy

2. Demand to Material Planning

• Translate demand into BoM-linked material plans:
• Plants (live inventory)
• Planters, irrigation, and accessories
• Align material readiness with execution timelines
• Decide sourcing mix:
• Map and manage vendor ecosystem capacity (nurseries, suppliers)
• Ensure availability of critical SKUs ahead of demand

4. Manpower Forecasting & Deployment

• Forecast manpower requirements based on:
• Project pipeline (installations)
• AMC/Plant maintenance service workload (recurring demand)
• Plan city/site-wise deployment, crew sizing, and skill mix

5. Perishable Inventory & Wastage Control

• Manage live plant inventory lifecycle
• Minimize mortality, wastage, and excess stock
• Ensure just-in-time availability with optimal freshness

6. Revenue & Execution Assurance

• Material shortages
• Manpower constraints
• Provide early warning signals to Sales & Operations
• Ensure zero revenue leakage due to planning inefficiencies

7. Multi-City Planning & Optimization

• Build integrated city-wise plans (demand, inventory, manpower)
• Optimize:
• Inter-city transfers
• Forecast vs Actuals
• Material Readiness vs Pipeline
• Inventory Aging & Wastage
• Work with ERP (ERPNext/ Procuzy/ Salesforce) + BI tools (Power BI / Zoho Analytics)
• Drive automation and system-led planning workflows

Key Metrics of Success

• Material Readiness vs Demand (%)
• Material Wastage %
• Inventory Turns & Working Capital Days
• Revenue Loss due to Material / Manpower Gaps
• CM1 / CM2 Improvement

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 5–10 years in Demand Planning / Sales Forecasting / Supply Chain / Resource Planning
• Experience in project-based, multi-city, material-heavy operations
• Exposure to manpower planning / field operations/ Service deliveries
• Strong analytical skills (Excel mandatory, BI tools preferred)

Quick Fit Check

• Build a forward-looking demand + material + manpower plan
• Make inventory vs vendor sourcing decisions confidently
• Demonstrate clear impact on revenue, execution timelines, or cost optimization