Demand Planning Executive

Job Overview:

Demand Planning Executive is a strategic thinker who can manage and validate forecast data, build strong relationships with customers and partners, and communicate key insights to drive improvements in supply chain processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in demand planning within the pharmaceutical, medical consumables, or FMCG industries and a passion for optimizing supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Forecast Data Management and Validations

• Manage SKU-level data and ensure all systems are accurately updated.
• Validate historical sales data across various systems and incorporate market intelligence and seasonal profiling for accurate forecasts.
• Develop demand forecasts at multiple aggregation levels and for different time horizons.
• Manage SKU linking and oversee the product life cycle.
• Plan and forecast promotional activity.
• Raise business-aligned purchase orders to improve availability, optimize working capital, and reduce waste.

Customer and Partner Relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and partners to align business objectives.
• Challenge ideas constructively when necessary to ensure business alignment.
• Share critical knowledge to ensure cross-functional alignment and continuous improvement.

Reporting & Communication

• Produce timely KPI reports.
• Develop routine and ad hoc demand and supply-related reports for leadership.
• Lead forecast alignment meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely confirmation of all purchase orders with suppliers.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably with additional Supply Chain certifications).
• 5-7 years of experience in Demand Planning, ideally within the Pharmaceuticals/Medical Consumables/FMCG industries.
• Experience with Demand Planning Systems; SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen ability to apply critical thinking.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Results-oriented with a positive attitude and the ability to drive change.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI (preferred).
• Strong presentation skills to effectively communicate forecast analysis and tracking.