Mankind Pharma - Analyst - Demand Planning

: Demand Planning Analyst Demand Forecasting: - Ensure the availability of essential master data across SAP, o9 and other systems to enable accurate statistical forecast generation, disaggregation and aggregation. - Implement segmentation strategies to tailor demand forecasting models based on product characteristics (Product life cycle, Value contribution and variability), customer profiles, and market segments. - Conduct outlier analysis to identify and address unusual patterns or anomalies in historical data that may impact forecasting accuracy. - Incorporate event cleansing techniques to adjust history for internal and external events such as promotions, stock outs, sudden outbreak and regulatory changes etc. - Foster continuous communication with sales, product management (marketing), supply chain and manufacturing teams to understand forecasting drivers. - Generate statistical forecast and Develop division, product, and cluster/location-level demand plans. - Conduct trend analyses, engaging with product management (marketing) and sales to achieve consensus. - Challenge and refine forecasts based on data analysis, including historical data, seasonality, market trends, and special offers. - Effectively communicate forecast to supply planners and distribution planners. - Improve forecast performance by identifying, measuring, and managing key metrics related to demand planning and customer service. - Develop internal planning models, utilizing machine learning for acute therapeutic SKUs to enhance short term forecast accuracy and trend projection. - Collaborate with NPD and Product Management teams to validate and fine-tune forecasts for new product launches. S&OP Process Management: - Lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process for allotted divisions to ensure alignment across sales, product management (marketing), and operations. - Drive discussions and decision-making during S&OP meetings, ensuring the synchronization of demand plans with production and supply chain capabilities. - Collaborate with stakeholders to establish consensus on demand forecasts. - Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of the S&OP process, identifying areas for improvement. Reporting & Analysis: - Deliver regular reports, weekly and monthly, highlighting forecast accuracy and providing detailed analyses of division-wise Focus SKUs. - Support and execute ad-hoc analyses as required. Continuous Process Improvement: - Identify areas for enhancement in operating procedures and recommend actionable solutions. - Champion continuous improvement initiatives and drive digital transformation processes adoption in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: - Post-graduate degree in Supply Chain or 1-2 years of relevant work experience in Demand Planning. - Knowledge of ERP & Planning systems such as o9 solutions, SAP APO/IBP, JDA BY, Kinaxis, etc. - Problem-solving acumen and proficiency in root cause analysis. - Experience in digital transformation initiatives, change management processes, and demand planning tool adoption. - Functional experience in forecasting tools and statistical forecasting models. - Strong analytical capabilities in Supply Chain, with skills in Demand Forecasting and Inventory Planning. - Good statistical knowledge. - Working knowledge in systems such as SAP, Salesforce, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Location : New Delhi (Okhla Phase 3). Work Week : 5 days Work from office. Stakeholders Internal: - Sales - NSMs, KAMs - Product management team - Brand managers, Division heads - IT - SAP MDM team - Supply Chain Team (Supply Planning & Distribution planning team) External: - Customers - Outsourced partners (o9 solutions, Accenture & Others)