Lead - Demand Planning - Center of Excellence - FMCG/FMCD/Automotive/Tyre Industry - IIM/SP Jain

As a Demand Planning, Center of Excellence (COE) Lead in the SCM department of a leading Manufacturing organization in the Automotive Manufacturing industry, your role is crucial in driving best-in-class demand planning practices globally. Your responsibilities include: - Building and sustaining demand planning capabilities - Providing governance and ensuring the adoption of standardized processes and tools - Collaborating cross-functionally with regional demand planning teams, sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain functions for accurate demand forecasting and inventory optimization To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills: - MBA from a tier 1 institute such as IIM Mumbai or S P Jain - Around 7+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or related roles within a global manufacturing environment - Strong understanding of demand planning processes, statistical modeling, and forecasting techniques - Experience with demand planning tools like SAP IBP, Kinaxis, o9 Solutions, or similar, and data visualization tools - Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills - Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills - Proven track record of driving business performance through advanced technology and analytics - Excellent collaboration, negotiation, and influencing skills in a highly matrixed organization - Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships across multiple functions and cultures This role requires someone with operational experience, project handling capabilities, system implementation expertise, and leadership qualities with strategic thinking abilities. Your strategic acumen will be essential in developing approaches that address short, medium, and long-term business objectives effectively. The job offers a challenging opportunity to contribute to the global operations of the organization and make a significant impact on demand planning practices. As a Demand Planning, Center of Excellence (COE) Lead in the SCM department of a leading Manufacturing organization in the Automotive Manufacturing industry, your role is crucial in driving best-in-class demand planning practices globally. Your responsibilities include: - Building and sustaining demand planning capabilities - Providing governance and ensuring the adoption of standardized processes and tools - Collaborating cross-functionally with regional demand planning teams, sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain functions for accurate demand forecasting and inventory optimization To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills: - MBA from a tier 1 institute such as IIM Mumbai or S P Jain - Around 7+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or related roles within a global manufacturing environment - Strong understanding of demand planning processes, statistical modeling, and forecasting techniques - Experience with demand planning tools like SAP IBP, Kinaxis, o9 Solutions, or similar, and data visualization tools - Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills - Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills - Proven track record of driving business performance through advanced technology and analytics - Excellent collaboration, negotiation, and influencing skills in a highly matrixed organization - Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships across multiple functions and cultures This role requires someone with operational experience, project handling capabilities, system implementation expertise, and leadership qualities with strategic thinking abilities. Your strategic acumen will be essential in developing approaches that address short, medium, and long-term business objectives effectively. The job offers a challenging opportunity to contribute to the global operations of the organization and make a significant impact on demand planning practices.