Demand Planning Executive (D2C)

Industry & Sector: Operating in the global supply chain and logistics space that supports retail, FMCG and e-commerce distribution across India. The role sits in a high-velocity planning organization responsible for ensuring product availability, optimising working capital and driving S&OP excellence.

Primary Title (standardized): Demand Planner

• Own demand forecasting for assigned product portfolios—blend statistical models with market, sales and promotional inputs to produce accurate, actionable forecasts.
• Participate in the S&OP cycle: prepare forecast vs. actual analysis, present variance drivers, and align plans with commercial and supply teams.
• Maintain and update forecasts in ERP/forecasting systems (SAP IBP / forecasting tools); ensure data integrity and master-data alignment.
• Monitor inventory KPIs and recommend safety stock and replenishment adjustments to balance service levels and working capital.
• Develop and deliver demand reports and dashboards using Excel and BI tools; automate recurring reporting to reduce cycle time.
• Perform root-cause analysis on forecast errors and drive continuous improvement initiatives to raise forecast accuracy.

• Demand forecasting
• Sales and Operations Planning
• Inventory optimization
• Time series forecasting
• Advanced Excel
• SQL
• SAP IBP
• Power BI

• Oracle Demantra
• Python
• APICS CPIM

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Commerce, Business, Statistics or a related field.
• Prior exposure to demand planning, inventory management or S&OP in retail, FMCG or e-commerce environments.

• On-site role with direct cross-functional exposure to commercial and supply teams.
• Fast-paced, metrics-driven culture with opportunities to lead process improvements and automation projects.
• Professional development support for certifications and analytical upskilling.

How to Apply: If you are a data-oriented planner with strong analytical skills and hands-on experience in forecasting and inventory optimisation, apply to join a high-impact planning team driving service and efficiency across India.