Manager Demand Planning - Gurgaon | FMCG/Food | Tier-1 MBA

Lead the demand planning for one of the largest FMCG companies globally.Excellent growth trajectory, benefits and flexible work environment.About Our ClientOne of the largest FMCG/Food manufacturing companies' globally.Job DescriptionReporting to the Head Planning, you will be responsible for:Driving the attainment of company performance, profitability and efficiency in regard to all supply chain, including but not limited to Demand and Distribution Planning.Creating the vision and strategy for supply chain across India, establishing the footprint, organisation structure and team to deliver this strategy.Maximizing efficiency and cost optimization in the supply chain, and improving accuracy and results through collaborative approach with vendors/suppliersImplementing latest best practices in regard to technology, inventory and demand management, and compliance management across the groupDriving common processes, disciplines, systems and metrics across the planning function by leveraging technology and advanced planning systems to enable best practice operating efficiencies.Utilizing and refining of key performance indicators (KPI) to monitor and drive performance and continuous improvement; ensuring strict compliance with regulations, and group standardsAssessing, developing, and refining the overall planning, warehousing, distribution and logistics skill set in the organization.Driving operational excellence and best practices to improve the supply chain process.The Successful ApplicantTo be a successful candidate, you should:Be an engineer with Tier-1 MBA with 3-8 years of supply chain experience in progressively planning positions in a FMCG/Food/FMCD industry.Have considerable knowledge of financial, quantitative, analytical and P&L skills besides ability to work in multi-functional teams.Exhibit in depth knowledge of latest supply chain / logistics processes, LEAN methods & current best practices to execute business continuity/strategic plans to provide direction toward the achievement of financial targets.Have a strong 'hands-on' people management, interpersonal skills, stakeholder management, team building, leadership and coaching skills.