(IND-Pune) Demand Planning Specialist - Senior
Pune, Maharashtra 1+ months ago
Job Description
**DESCRIPTION**
The Demand Planning Specialist will coordinate the creation of Demand Plans for use in Integrated Business Planning within each small to mid-sized business and/or Line of Business. This role leads the development of rolling 36-month forecasts and supports the 5-year demand forecast to facilitate strategic and aggregate planning processes. The specialist liaises and consults with Sales, Marketing, Brand/Product Organizations, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure a robust demand planning process and collaborates with the Demand Control Leader to analyze near-term order trends and their impacts on longer-term forecasts.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Maintain the integrity of the Demand Plan and promptly implement corrective actions to ensure stability; escalate issues as necessary.
+ Manage cross-functional and cross-business unit interactions to ensure dependable and efficient demand management, including daily operations.
+ Use knowledge of Business/Customers/Markets/Products to challenge Demand Plan assumptions effectively and improve the robustness of the plan.
+ Drive assumption management in the demand planning process.
+ Lead continuous improvement projects aligned with the Cummins Operating System and Functional Excellence direction, leveraging common processes, tools, and information systems.
+ Support corporate demand management initiatives and lead the global business unit demand planning process to ensure alignment.
+ Manage consolidated sales projections for volumes and financial implications in monthly demand planning and strategic planning processes.
+ Collaborate cross-functionally to support the annual operating planning process.
+ Create common demand management processes and procedures through collaborative business partner relationships.
+ Strategically and tactically address daily problem-solving and continuous improvement opportunities to meet performance targets.
+ Develop, understand, and improve key performance indicators (KPIs).
+ Manage, coach, and develop staff, setting goals for training, development, performance, and career planning.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Essential Experience:**
+ Proficiency in demand management and understanding of Integrated Business Planning processes.
+ 9 years of experience in relevant roles.
+ 6S Green Belt certification or willingness to train.
**Desirable Experience:**
+ Expertise in project management and understanding of supply chain processes.
+ Knowledge of the aftermarket business.
**Knowledge and Skills:**
+ Expertise in Power BI and macros.
+ Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional, global teams.
+ Data analytics proficiency to interpret qualitative and quantitative data, generate insights, and present data-driven conclusions.
+ Problem management skills to minimize adverse impacts through proactive problem prevention.
+ Market analysis and forecasting skills to interpret data, identify trends, and create actionable insights.
+ Strong understanding of integrated business planning and the ability to champion preparation cycles and reviews for informed decision-making.
+ Ability to manage ambiguity and complexity, delivering effective problem-solving and clarity in uncertain situations.
**Competencies:**
+ **Balances Stakeholders:** Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.
+ **Builds Effective Teams:** Creates strong-identity teams with diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
+ **Business Insight:** Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance organizational goals.
+ **Communicates Effectively:** Develops and delivers multi-mode communications tailored to different audiences.
+ **Manages Ambiguity:** Operates effectively even in uncertain situations.
+ **Manages Complexity:** Simplifies complex, high-volume, and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively.
+ **Data Analytics:** Leverages statistics, visualization, and problem-solving approaches to extract meaningful patterns and drive business insights.
+ **Problem Management:** Controls the lifecycle of problems, preventing incident recurrence.
+ **Market Analysis&Forecasting:** Conducts market research, identifies trends, and formulates unbiased projections for business segments.
+ **Integrated Business Planning:** Synthesizes information to identify and address potential issues, supporting effective decision-making.
+ **Values Differences:** Recognizes and leverages diverse perspectives and cultures within the organization.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:**
**Education, Licenses, Certifications:**
+ Undergraduate degree required or equivalent experience.
+ Green Belt certification preferred.
**Job** Marketing
**Organization** Cummins Inc.
**Role Category** Hybrid
**Job Type** Exempt - Experienced
**ReqID** 2409617
**Relocation Package** No
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