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Job Requirements Job Description: Demand Planning & Forecasting • Develop statistical and consensus demand forecasts at SKU, modality, and customer segment level using KINAXIS planning tool. • Analyse historical demand, market trends, sales pipeline, promotions, tenders, and seasonality to improve forecast accuracy. • Maintain rolling forecasts (monthly / quarterly / annual) aligned with business planning cycles. S&OP / IBP Collaboration • Actively participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycles. • Drive demand review meetings with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to align on assumptions and risks. • Translate commercial inputs into actionable demand signals for supply planning. Stakeholder Management • Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and Global Planning Teams. • Challenge and validate inputs constructively to ensure unbiased forecasts. • Provide clear demand insights to enable decision making at leadership level. Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement • Track and report key KPIs such as Forecast Accuracy, Bias, Service Levels, Inventory Turns, and Obsolescence Risk. • Identify root causes of forecast deviations and implement corrective actions. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in demand planning processes and data quality. Tools, Systems & Data Integrity • Maintain demand planning data in Kinaxis and SAP reporting platforms. • Support system enhancements, harmonization, and automation initiatives. • Ensure master data accuracy (product hierarchies, lead times, lifecycle status). Experience: 10-12 years of relevant experience is required