Associate Manager - Demand Planning

We have a track record few can match and our brands are among the most trusted in Africa.\n\nWe are proud of our history and have big ambitions for the future. Our vision for 2030 is to be the health champion of Sub-Saharan Africa. To achieve this, we are looking for the right people to join us and create a lasting impact not just within our company but on the communities we serve.\n\nEveryone in our company has a crucial role to play, and we are looking for people who identify with our Core Values and are as passionate about our Mission as we are.\n\nThe Global Supply Organization is a multi-continental Function that comprises of the entire Value Chain from product conceptualization to delivery to the commercial front.

Within the Global Supply Organization are included, Research & Development, Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain Management and Logistics.\n\nRole: Associate Manager – Demand Planning\n\nDesignation Associate Manager\n\nBase location: Pawane, Navi Mumbai\n\nReporting To: DGM - Demand Planning\n\nWhat you become a part of:\n\nA dynamic and data-driven supply planning and demand forecasting function, contributing to critical business decisions across multiple markets including NIM, Angola SOAP, FMCL, Ghana Manufacturing, India, and China. You will play a key role in improving inventory management, forecast accuracy, and product availability by leveraging analytical tools and cross-functional coordination.\n\nWhat to expect:\n\n- Involvement in end-to-end demand planning, forecasting, and inventory availability processes.\n- Preparation and analysis of sales loss files, dashboards, and forecast accuracy reports.\n- Product planning, reconciliation, and monthly demand release across multiple international markets.\n- Review and analysis of excess inventory and tracking changes on a monthly basis.\n- Collection of data related to demand-impacting events such as promotions and production delays.\n- Preparation of regular reports, including M2 Reports, Demand Release (India & China – Quarterly), and CTS & Planning File (Weekly).\n- Independently handling operations related to forecasting and product availability.\n- Coordination with Operating Units (OUs) for forecast discussions and alignment.\n- Continuous improvement of systems and methods to enhance forecasting accuracy and customer satisfaction.\n\nKey Skills & Competencies:\n\n- Demand planning and forecasting\n- Inventory management and reconciliation\n- Data analysis and dashboard preparation\n- Strong reporting and presentation skills\n- Excess inventory management\n- Cross-functional coordination\n- Analytical and problem-solving skills\n- Proficiency in MS Excel and planning tools\n- Stakeholder communication\n\nQualifications & Experience:\n\n- 8+ years of experience in supply planning, demand forecasting, or inventory management\n- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, or a related field (B.E. preferred)\n- Postgraduate studies in Supply Chain or relevant domain (preferred)