Forecast Planner

Tech Mahindra; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mahindra in Singapore seeks a seasoned Forecast Planner to lead long‑term demand forecasting across multiple levels, aligning supply with business needs.

You will develop models, publish KPI dashboards, drive ERP improvements with IT, and standardize forecasting processes across sites.

The role requires a degree in Engineering or SCM and 7+ years in manufacturing forecasting; strong Excel/Access skills and SAP ERP are essential.

Qualifications

• Min degree in Engineering, SCM, PM or equivalent.
• 7+ years of manufacturing forecasting experience.
• Strong analytical and data mining skills.
• Proficient in SAP ERP and Excel/Access.

Responsibilities

• Develop operation demand forecasts over 18+ months.
• Establish governance for forecasting processes.
• Drive continuous forecasting improvements.
• Collaborate with IT to optimize ERP forecasting.
• Prepare KPI dashboards with analysis.
• Review historical sales trends and forecast models.
• Publish global forecasting procedures.
• Support risk buy and over‑plan processes.
• Act as SME on forecasting across departments.

Skills

Critical thinking

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/SCM/PM or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Power BI

Job description

Tech Mahindra represents the connected world, offering innovative and customer-centric information technology experiences, enabling Enterprises, Associates, and the Society to Rise. It has 150,000+ professionals working for 1000+ Global Customers (including Fortune 500 companies) in 90 Countries. We’re part of the esteemed Mahindra group, headquartered in India. Under a new CEO, Tech Mahindra is committed to a transformative journey with 'Scale @ Speed' as our guiding principle.

Forecast Planner

Responsibilities:

• Develop operation demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation over >18 months rolling
• Establish effective process on Forecasting with governance control
• Actively driving and implementing continuous process improvements in forecasting processes
• Engage with IT to streamline and optimize ERP solution for forecasting
• Perform data mining on multi- level BOMs across customers and configurations for 1st proposal on planning BOM.
• Implement and standardize forecasting process across the various manufacturing sites
• Proliferate best practices across the various manufacturing sites
• Develop and publish KPI dashboard with supported analysis
• Support Risk Buy and Over plan process.
• Regularly update the Global Procedure on Forecasting.
• As a Subject Matter Expert on Forecasting matters across departments and suppliers
• Review historical sales trends, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results

Requirements:

• Min Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Project management or equivalent
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
• Able to apply critical thinking to existing processes and propose improvements to achieve efficiency & productivity.
• Able to influence stakeholders to accept new ideas/ improvements through effective communication and interpersonal skills with cross-functional mindset
• Knowledge of SAP ERP and able to demonstrate strong hands-on Microsoft Excel and Access capabilities.
• Methodological approach with good understanding of business processes
• Proficiency in Power BI will be an added advantage