Senior Demand Planning Lead Non Food

• Demand Forecasting: Utilize historical sales data, market trends, and customer insights to develop accurate demand forecasts for our quick commerce groceries business.
• Inventory Management: Plan and manage inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs and stockouts. Collaborate with suppliers and logistics teams to optimize inventory replenishment processes.
• Collaborative Forecasting: Engage with internal stakeholders, such as sales, marketing, and product teams, to gather input and align on demand forecasts.
• Data Analysis: Analyze sales data, market trends, and other relevant factors to identify patterns and drivers of demand. Utilize statistical models and forecasting tools to generate accurate demand projections.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor demand planning processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement enhancements to optimize forecasting accuracy, inventory turnover, and supply chain efficiency.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, logistics, and operations, to ensure effective execution of demand plans. Provide input and support for new product launches, promotions, and supply chain initiatives.
• Systems and Tools: Leverage advanced demand planning tools, statistical forecasting software to enhance forecasting accuracy and automate processes where applicable.
  

What You'll Need

Successful candidates will have a passionate commitment to improving the lives of people, an insane focus on excellence and customer centricity, and a strong alignment with our core values and purpose.

• At least 2+ years of experience in a supply chain role or similar. Time spent in tech, logistics, or a start-up is a plus
• Bachelors in Engineering, with a focus on Supply Chain or Operations Management is a plus.
• Strong analytical capabilities, mastery of Excel is required. Bonus points for technical ability in SQL
• Grittiness. You never hesitate to roll up your sleeves and address something hands-on, you persevere when others fall away
• High level of attention to detail & speed of execution, the role will require lots of daily operational follow ups.
• Strong communication skills, as you will need to communicate with all levels of Supplier & DC operation teams.
• Self-starter - the ability to self-serve, investigate and get the data we require will make you much more effective in this role