Demand Planning Manager Jobs in New Jersey

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We are seeking Manager Demand Planning to join our North America Supply Chain team. The role will be based in person (Hybrid) at our Princeton, NJ office

Responsibilities:

• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, integrate statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results
• Coordinate between cross-functional teams to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.
• Interact with sales, marketing, and finance teams to understand demand forecast drivers
• Develop demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function
• Generate a consensus forecast by working with Sales, Marketing and Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
• Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs
• Closely coordinate and communicate customer action plans with supply planning
• Conduct Monthly Meetings with Customers
• Prepare and provide status updates to the Planning Head in all review meetings
• Identify areas of improvement while continuing to assist in risk assessment and mitigation activities
• Interact regularly with global supply chain teams to ensure alignment in priorities
• Special project, when identified or requested, automation of existing process, data management for FTS, Co-ordinate and prepare data for monthly S&OP.
• Identify the key molecules which affected the forecast accuracy & publish the results on monthly basis.
• Implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy to achieve targets agreed with management
• Maintain Database for the reports like Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias, Forecast Fidelity, New Business Bids, Data for S&OP etc.
• Provide support in developing seasonal demand forecasts along with customers promotional event volumes.
• Collate data from Bids, RFP, OTB’s & Customers Event / promotions, use it for demand generation.
• Integrate demand volumes with latest estimate volumes and value to arrive to sale value for rolling 18-24 months.
• Complete special projects and assignments as requested.
• Leverage emerging AI capabilities to identify opportunities for process automation, improve demand planning analysis and insights, and enhance forecasting a decision-making efficiency.

Education: Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Business, Supply chain or other relevant fields
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience for Master and 7 years of experience for Bachelor degree with relevant experience in a demand planning/forecasting/supply planning role.

Attributes & Skills :

• Capability to work with large datasets and develop diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics models
• MS Office knowledge is must

Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of U.S. or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Dr.Reddy's Laboratories offers a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined on the basis of role, experience, skill set and location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including comprehensive health care coverage, retirement savings plan and leave benefits. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.