Demand Planning Manager - Consumer Goods
Core
Lead the development of the demand planning function to drive forecast accuracy, surface risks, and close the gap to budget for consumer goods.
Role type
Senior Demand Planning Manager (FMCG)
Builds
24-month rolling forecasts, S&OP processes, and capacity/capital planning scenarios
Domain
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) / Dairy Processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Demand planning strategy, team leadership (4+ reports), S&OP process ownership, root cause analysis, product lifecycle management (NPD/deletions), scenario planning, ERP system proficiency
Preferred skills
Supply planning exposure, SAP expertise, experience with major retail customers
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing demand planning team; maintain 24-month rolling forecast accuracy in SAP; own monthly demand review and weekly S&OE processes; drive forecast bias improvement; manage product lifecycle forecasting; partner with Sales, Marketing, and Finance on assumption-based forecasting
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership