Demand Planner

Demand Forecasting & Planning

• Lead the monthly demand planning process and own the creation of
• rolling forecasts
• (3/6/12-month) by market and SKU
• Analyze historical
• shipment data
• , market dynamics, and seasonality to build accurate demand plans
• Integrate commercial inputs, promotional plans, and distributor feedback into forecast models
• Drive GTI’s

Sales & Operations Planning (S&Op)

• cycle: prepare demand review inputs, align with cross-functional teams, and ensure forecast accountability
• Monitor forecast accuracy and propose improvements to reduce forecast error and improve planning responsiveness
• Assess and synthesize external market inputs (e.g., trade feedback, census data, field insights) into demand signals

Inventory & Sales Performance Visibility

• Provide Supply Chain with validated demand plans to avoid stock-outs, aging inventory, or overproduction
• Track and report
• stock coverage
• , safety stock, and product velocity by market/customer/SKU
• Identify gaps in demand vs. supply and propose mitigation plans with relevant stakeholders
• Support launch planning for new products or packaging formats with demand simulations and allocation logic

Sales Reporting & Data Analysis

• Consolidate and structure large datasets from shipment records, customers, and markets
• Build and maintain Excel or Power BI dashboards that track
• volume trends
• , seasonality, customer segmentation, SKU performance, and forecast vs. actual variances
• Conduct deep-dive analysis of
• quantitative and qualitative data
• to measure sales performance, customer frequency, and region-specific trends
• Read and interpret third-party market data (e.g.,
• retail audits
• , census data, market studies) to assess
• market preferences and commercial potential
• Provide monthly and quarterly sales performance reports for leadership decision-making

Process Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with
• Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial teams
• to align demand plans with supply capabilities and business targets
• Help define the
• forecast ownership process
• , cadence, and documentation framework
• Contribute to the development and optimization of GTI’s
• demand planning tools, templates, and reporting cadence
• Participate in commercial audits, distributor reviews, and market visits to validate assumptions and evolve planning maturity

Required Skills To Be Successful

• Advanced skills in

Microsoft Excel

Power Bi

• or similar dashboard tools
• Excellent analytical capabilities and ability to
• interpret large, complex datasets
• Strong understanding of demand planning cycles, forecast accuracy KPIs, and S&OP principles
• Able to generate insights from external data such as retail audits or national statistics
• Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, transformation-driven environment
• Strong communication skills to translate data into actionable recommendations across departments

What Equips You For The Role

• 4+ years of experience in
• demand planning
• , sales analytics, or commercial forecasting within
• FMCG, tobacco, or regulated industries
• Hands-on experience with
• S&OP processes
• , forecasting tools, and ERP/sales data environments
• Proven ability to consolidate scattered data and convert it into commercial insight
• Bachelor’s degree in

Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering