9+ Demand planning Jobs in India

Required Skills: Program Management, Collaboration and Coordination, Analytical and Problem-Solving skills, Excellent cross-functional leadership experience, Strategic Planning & Execution, Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Criteria:

● Experience in Program Management / Strategic Planning / Demand Planning.

● Must be from Tier-1 academic background (IIT, NIT, NSU preferred).

● Need candidate from Ecommerce and Startup only.

● Strong demand-planning and business acumen with the ability to identify growth and whitespace opportunities.

● Candidate should have proven ability to build programs from 0–1 (Scratch - End) and drive initiative execution.

● Excellent stakeholder management & presentation skills, with strong proficiency in MS Excel.

● Experience in forecasting & planning tools, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

● Candidate must have Leadership ability to execute cross-functional projects, turning strategy into clear, measurable results.

● Candidate having Founder's Office Experience will be an added advantage.

● Candidate having OTA Channel's (Online Travel Agency) working experience will be considered a strong plus.

Description

About the Role

As a Program Manager, you will drive strategic, cross-functional initiatives that improve how we plan, operate, and scale. You’ll lead high-impact programs that bring structure, clarity, and momentum to complex business problems, with a strong focus on data-driven, scalable execution.

You will collaborate closely with teams across Growth, Marketing, Operations, and Tech to align priorities, streamline processes, and ensure our systems evolve with the pace of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive high-impact strategic programs from ideation to execution, ensuring each initiative contributes to business growth.
• Break down complex, ambiguous problems into structured, actionable plans and lead execution across teams.
• Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to align goals, remove bottlenecks, and deliver scalable outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional project planning, development, and execution, translating strategy into measurable results.
• Partner with Analytics and Business Intelligence teams to ensure data-backed decision-making.
• Identify new business improvement opportunities and co-create strategies with leadership.
• Track key performance metrics, identify trends, and drive course-correction using real data.
• Bring clarity to chaos by defining processes, streamlining operations, and ensuring team alignment.
• Create structured documentation, frameworks, and playbooks to make initiatives repeatable and scalable.

What We Are Looking For

• Graduation from a Tier 1 college (IITs, IIMs, NITs, ISB, or equivalent).
• 3–5 years of experience in Program Management, Strategic Planning, Business Operations, or Demand Planning, preferably in high-growth environments.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of how demand planning impacts growth, revenue, and customer experience.
• A structured problem-solver who can simplify complex challenges into scalable solutions.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Solid understanding of forecasting processes, planning tools, and operational levers.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous startup environments.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape how we scale and operate at the next level.
• A chance to be at the forefront of driving change in a fast-growing startup.
• A collaborative, dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are looking for a seasoned industry professional who has a high-performance background in ad tech business operations, partner account management & revenue optimization, team management & overall strategy driving the business. As a DSP agnostic platform, our focus is to grow the ad-exchange business while helping direct advertisers hit their KPIs.The candidate should have good analytical skills, can interpret and work with big data and should be technically inclined (coding not required) As a strategic advisor to your clients, you will have the ability to be proactive, work independently, and possess excellent customer-facing communication skills. You will act as the primary point of contact for your clients and will be responsible for ensuring their success.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Own all strategic and operational aspects of client relationships, including overseeing integration and onboarding of new partners
• Use strong analysis, interpretation and independent judgment to strategize and identify revenue opportunities for PnL growth
• Liaise with internal teams like product and engineering to execute strategies and deliver custom client requirements
• Ensure clients receive the highest level of customer service and support
• Conduct research to gather intelligence on competitor products and constantly update yourself on the ad tech landscape

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, or a related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in areas mentioned.
• Proven account management experience working with top DSPs like Google DV 360/TTD/Criteo to grow their spends through company Exchange
• Strong understanding of programmatic advertising concepts, including audience targeting, bidding strategies, and ad formats
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Proactive mindset, capable of identifying opportunities for improvement and taking initiative to implement them.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the capability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a high level of self-motivation and accountability.
• Familiarity with other digital advertising platforms and technologies, such as social media advertising and ad exchanges, is a plus.

PERKS, BENEFITS AND WORK CULTURE:

• Flexible work hours and leaves
• Salary advance
• Maternity/Paternity leave benefits & adoption assistance
• Butler & Concierge services
• Team Off-sites & Celebrations

BEYOND WORK:

• Insurance benefits for you and family
• Interest-free loans
• Gift vouchers for special moments
• Fully-equipped Gym
• Education Sponsorship Programs

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Production Planner/Scheduler to join the Client’s operations team in India. This role is critical in ensuring seamless production planning, scheduling, and order lifecycle management—from initiation to shipping. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in demand planning, forecasting, and MRP systems, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing/assembly environment.

Key Responsibilities

 Issue and track work orders for assigned product lines based on MRP analysis and demand.

 Organize and schedule all work orders and sales orders for the production floor.

 Manage the master production schedule to align with customer deadlines and maintain sufficient stock levels.

 Collaborate with Customer Service Representatives (CSR) to expedite orders, resolve issues, and provide order status updates.

 Analyze backorder reports, adjust schedules, and take corrective actions to minimize delays.

 Communicate all production schedule changes to relevant stakeholders and floor staff.

 Resolve allocation issues preventing picklist generation and ensure accuracy of order execution.

 Support execution of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), re work, and special order processes.

 Work closely with procurement/buyers to prioritize materials and ensure smooth production flow.

Qualifications & Skills

 Education: Bachelor’s degree (preferred in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field). Associate’s degree with strong experience will be considered.

 Experience: Minimum 3–5 years in production planning/scheduling within manufacturing or light assembly industries.

 Hands-on experience with MRP-based Planning Systems (Infor M3 preferred).

 Strong knowledge of forecasting and demand planning systems.

 Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

 Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

 Effective communicator with the ability to coordinate across teams and levels of the organization.

 Capable of multitasking, problem-solving, and working under pressure to meet deadlines.

What We Offer

 Opportunity to work with a global industry leader in eyewear and eye care solutions.

 Exposure to international best practices in production planning and scheduling.

 A collaborative and innovation-driven work environment.

 Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the Indian job market.

We're hiring an experienced SAP IBP Consultant with 6+ years of expertise in Demand and Supply Planning. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in key figure modeling, time series planning, and integration with S/4HANA or ECC. Prior experience with planning operators, forecast models, and Excel Add-in is required.

• Interacts with Business Process Experts / Owners & Users community to collect business requirements

• Should have a minimum of 5+ years of experience in Implementation of different Kinaxis RapidResponse modules like Supply Planning, Forecasting and Demand Planning, ATP, Aggregate Supply Planning, Capacity Planning, Attribute Based Planning, Sales & Operations Planning

Job Description-Supply Chain Executive

• Establish and lead execution of operation strategy; reduce supply chain complexities
• Manage all supply chain related activities to ensure accurate delivery of products in all sales channels
• Minimizes sales returns/damaged goods and short-expiry goods by monitoring returns, developing a depletion plan and avoiding overstocking the points of sales
• Develop and maintain an excellent rapport with key stakeholders such as clients, suppliers, community organisations, regulatory bodies etc
• Making inventory plans, monitoring current stock and FG level, resource allocation as per budget etc.
• Supervise logistics from the plant to each city warehouse to ensure in-time deliveries
• Supervise intra-city day-to-day logistics as per the distribution plan which includes creating a daily dispatch plan, transportation of FGs to retail stores and ensuring timely delivery to retail stores
• Overseeing warehouse Management, ensuring statutory compliances are met and optimizing warehouse operations
• Monitoring performance of SCM & logistics operations by analyzing parameters like transportation costs, damages, TAT, order fulfilment rate etc.
• Proactively identify process gaps in SCM & logistics operations and find opportunities for optimization by continuously monitoring SCM Metrics
• Liaising and convincing external stakeholders like transportation service providers, dealers etc. about the terms of engagements.

Experience, Qualification, and Skills required:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in the Supply chain management department
• Any Graduate
• Strong analytical ability, Proficient in advanced MS Excel, able to build analytical models
• Ability to understand business problems and convert that into data analytic problems
• Understanding of inventory management and planning

• Implement and constantly improve Processes and System to reduce inventory, minimize cost and maximize inventory utilization.
• Responsible for entire inventory movement cycle immediately after the PO is raised at HO.
• Tracking ETD & ETA of all Import Consignments as well as Internal Inventory movement within India Operations.
• Coordinate with Buying Team and Location Teams on Periodic Sales & Inventory Requirement Forecast – at least for a period of 3 months / 1 Qrtr in advance.
• analyze Inventory requirement at location as per Promotion Calendar in coordination with respective Buyer and Track / Monitor Efficacy of each Promotion.
• Interacts with each Location Team and ensure steady flow of valid and valuable feedback on sales and inventory.
• Execute & Maintain Category & Merchandising Planogram as prescribed by respective Buyer.
• Responsible for Setting up and Implementation of Auto Replenishment Process at all locations in coordination with Location team and IS team.
• Formulate, Generate and Share Inventory related MIS reports with HO Functions on periodic basis. For example – Self-life Expiry Report, Stock Availability Report, Flagging all potential alert situation

• Demand planning
• Create the vendor funnel of ATL & BTL marketing agencies
• Procure to pay process management and ensuring compliance with process KPIs
• Order scheduling and expediting
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure effective support
• Supervising goods/service receipt and cycle count process at the office to ensure timely receiving of goods
• Support and coordinate with the various departments particularly with accounts with ease
• Handle internal audits
• MIS preparation

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