Job Title: Manager – Demand & Inventory Planning
Experience: 5–8 Years
Location: [Chennai]
Industry: Manufacturing (FMCG, Consumer Durables, Chemicals, or Industrial preferred)
Please find the below skills sets.
- Statistical Forecasting: Proficiency in moving averages, exponential smoothing, and trend analysis. They should understand Forecast Error metrics like MAPE (Mean Absolute Percentage Error) and Bias.
- Inventory Optimization: Knowledge of ABC/XYZ analysis, safety stock calculations, and DOH (Days on Hand) management.
- Software Proficiency: * Advanced Excel: Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, and complex formulas are the bare minimum.
- ERP/APS Systems: Experience with tools like SAP (APO/IBP), Oracle Demantra, Blue Yonder, or Kinaxis.
- Visualization: Ability to use Power BI or Tableau to present data to non-technical stakeholders.