Demand Supply Planning Manager (Solapur)

- Company: Naxnova Technologies Private Limited (
- Position: Manager – Demand Planner Strategic Sourcing & SCM
- Reporting to: General Manager / Head – Strategic Sourcing & SCM
- Role Type: Individual Contributor
- Department: Supply Chain
- Business Division: Printed Electronics
- Location: PELHAR Plant, Vasai (Mumbai)

Role Summary:

A Demand Planner in Strategic Sourcing develops, maintains, and improves demand forecasts to optimize inventory, reduce costs, and ensure supply chain alignment. This role acts as a crucial link between sales, marketing, and procurement, translating sales plans into actionable procurement strategies using data analytics to improve accuracy.

Main Task to perform

- Material Planning: Simulate Project wise Projection Qty, Inventory Status (on hand Sit Open PO), MRP RUN & PR/PO Release as in system
- RM Visibility: New Project RM visibility vs Part Development, RM visibility for Regular production (Daily Weekly Monthly Plan)
- Project Demand Management: Material requirement tracking for Development activity RM Alignment of with Mass production schedule
- Project Summary: New Project updates with RM Status Development Requirement Vs RM Arrival Plan
- Advance Management: Forecast release / Global Holiday Vs Rm Plan, EOL Management (Shelf life) revalidation
- Logistics cost reduction: Freight cost Air/Sea reduction, Vessel /Air Space optimisation
- Supplier Management: Supplier capacity management, Logistics arrangement for Shipments, Customs clearance follow-ups, Import Logistics / MRP / Demand Planning / Inventory Management / Finance Reconciliation

Commodities to Handle:

- Resin Polymers, PET, PC, PEN Films
- Electronics: PCB Assy /Semiconductors /wiring Harness/Connectors
- Conductive Inks/Tapes/Adhesives/Consumables

Key Expectation:

- Forecast Modelling: Create and maintain consensus demand forecasts at the SKU, category, and customer levels by analysing historical sales data, market trends, and seasonal influencers.
- Strategic Sourcing Collaboration: Collaborate with procurement and strategic sourcing teams to align inventory flow with supplier capabilities, ensuring optimal inventory levels (avoiding overstock/shortages) and driving cost reduction opportunities.
- S&OP; Leadership: Lead monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;) meetings to discuss demand changes, new launches, and promotions with cross-functional teams.
- Data Analysis & Accuracy: Track and improve forecast accuracy metrics (e.g., MAPE, Bias). Analyze market developments, including competitor actions and environmental factors that affect demand.
- Risk Management: Identify potential supply chain risks (e.g., delivery delays) and develop contingency plans in collaboration with the sourcing team

Required Skills & Experience: Essential Skills:

Analytical & Technical Skills

- Statistical Forecasting: Proficiency in forecasting models (e.g., time series, causal methods) to accurately predict demand and minimize forecast error.
- Data Analysis & Modeling: Utilizing Excel, Power BI, or SQL to analyze large datasets, optimize product availability, and manage inventory turnover.
- ERP Systems: Expertise in operating platforms like SAP, Oracle, or APS (Advanced Planning Systems) to integrate supply chain operations.
- KPI Management: Tracking and analyzing metrics such as forecast accuracy, bias, and inventory holding costs

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Integration

- Vendor/Supplier Management: Collaborating with procurement to align vendor capabilities with future demand, focusing on total value rather than just cost.
- Scenario Planning: Developing contingency plans to mitigate risk and ensure delivery sustainability within constraints.
- Integrated Business Planning (S&OP;): Facilitating Sales & Operations Planning meetings to align demand plans with financial and production capabilities.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

- Communication: Clearly communicating demand insights to non-technical stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, and Operations.
- Collaboration: Working cross-functionally to build consensus on forecasts and reconcile contradictory objectives.
- Problem-Solving: Proactively identifying potential supply chain disruptions and developing solutions

Behavioral Traits

- Attention to Detail: Ensuring high accuracy in forecasting and reporting.
- Strategic Mindset: Shifting from reactive replenishment to forward-looking, value-driven sourcing.
- Agility: Adapting quickly to market changes and fluctuating demand patterns.

Educational Qualification:

- The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electronics/Mechanical) from a reputed institute.
- Minimum 8~10 years of work experience in the Demand planning & Strategic sourcing
- Preferred Industry Background: Automotive / White Goods / Consumer Electronics / Electronics / Medical Devices / Raising / PET / Films / Ink / Auto components / Automotive aftermarket, Auto Detailing & Customization, Car care & PPF companies, Window Films / Accessories or any relevant.

Key Competencies:

- Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
- Customer-Centric Mindset
- Team Leadership & Motivation
- Communication & Negotiation Excellence
- Sales Forecasting & Pipeline Management
- Brand Development & Market Penetration
- Agile Execution & Change Management
- Analytical and Data-driven Decision Making
- Handson to work independently

Attributes

- Mindset: Lead by Example, Driven, Passionate, Detailed Oriented, Ambitious, Curious.
- Behaviours: Future Thinking, Risk Taking, Agility, Result Oriented, Collaboration, Perseverance, Planning & Process Driven, Anticipating Future Risk.

Naxnova is committed to building a successful partnership with the potential incumbent of this role. To ensure this, we believe it's important for candidates to have a clear understanding of the roles, expectations and trajectory. This document may lead us in discussing your candidature and ensure a robust fit for both Naxnova and yourself. Once we've established a mutually beneficial path forward, the exciting hiring process can begin! Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4ljh39