Manager Demand Forecasting and Inventory Planning
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- Experience
- 8+ years required
- Where you can live
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- Skills and tools
- excel, sap, oracle, forecasting, tableau, power bi
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- Where you can work
- Location not stated
- Employment type
- Not stated by the employer
- Advertised pay
- Not stated by the employer
- Experience
- 8+ years required
- Employer publication date
- 20 January 2026
- First recorded by Psst
- 13 October 2026
- Last checked at the source
- 9 November 2026
About the job
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Manager – Demand Forecasting & Inventory Planning with a strong background in the CPG/FMCG industry to lead demand planning, forecasting accuracy, and inventory optimization across the supply chain. This role is critical in aligning sales, marketing, and supply teams to ensure optimal product availability while minimizing excess inventory and obsolescence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end demand forecasting processes across multiple product categories and SKUs
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve statistical and judgment-based forecasting models
- Drive S&OP / IBP cycles by collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams
- Translate demand plans into actionable inventory and replenishment strategies
- Monitor and improve forecast accuracy (MAPE, Bias) and inventory KPIs (DOH, Fill Rate, Service Level)
- Manage safety stock levels to balance service levels and working capital
- Analyze demand drivers including promotions, seasonality, new product launches, and market trends
- Lead scenario planning and risk mitigation for demand volatility and supply constraints
- Mentor and manage demand planning / inventory planning team members
- Work closely with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics to ensure smooth execution
- Prepare executive-level reports and insights for senior leadership decision-making
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
- 8–10+ years of experience in Demand Forecasting, Inventory Planning, or Supply Planning
- Mandatory experience in CPG / FMCG industry with high SKU complexity
- Strong hands-on experience with S&OP / IBP processes
- Proficiency in forecasting and planning tools (SAP APO / IBP, Oracle, Anaplan, Kinaxis, or similar)
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI / Tableau is a plus
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- OPD
- Training and Development
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