Job Description: Manager Demand Planning
WHAT WE DO AND WHO WE ARE
Join the dynamic team at Wholsum Foods and be part of an extraordinary movement! Our mission is simple: to change the worlds eats. With brands like Slurrp Farm and Mille we offer healthy and delicious alternatives to the junk food epidemic. Its time to rediscover the nutritious traditions of our ancestors and embrace the power of millets like Ragi Jowar Bajra and Foxtail Millet.
Led by founders Shauravi Malik and Meghana Narayan we are food enthusiasts entrepreneurs and mothers committed to making a difference. Were expanding globally and seeking talented individuals who thrive in a collaborative innovative and highgrowth environment. Join us and embark on a rewarding journey where you can grow professionally while having a blast!
At Wholsum Foods we celebrate diversity and unity all driven by a shared mission to revolutionize the way we eat. Our team is our greatest asset and our core valuesRelationship First Dependable Passionate and Growth Mindsetbring out the best in each team member. We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace embracing individuals regardless of race color ancestry religion sex sexual orientation marital status disability or gender identity. Together we will redefine the future of food!
We are also Great Place to Work Certified.
WHAT WILL YOU DO AT WHOLSUM FOODS
The Demand Supply Planning Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies to optimize inventory and maximize service levels. This role requires a professional with a track record of success in demand planning supply chain planning inventory management and logistics. The successful candidate will have strong leadership communication and problemsolving skills and will be able to work collaboratively in a fastpaced high growth environment. The Demand Supply Planning Manager should be highly organized detailoriented and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing effective forecast models based on past trends and demand patterns
- Proposing and implementing solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy
- Successfully communicating forecast and inventory estimations to management
- Addressing demandrelated issues in a timely and effective manner
- Scheduling regular forecast review meetings with stakeholders
- Maintaining demand planning processes to improve forecast accuracy
- Coordinating with inventory team to monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels
- Create weekly / monthly production plans
Qualifications:
- Bachelors in Engineering or Graduates Degree in Operations or Business
- 68 years prior experience in Demand and Supply Planning preferably in Food/FMCG brand
- Data analytics problem solving and stakeholder influencing skills
- Comfortable running budgets business case development and supply chain exercises
- Knowledge of forecasting and replenishment methodologies & familiarity with planning tools. Also he/she should be able to lead implementation of such tools into the system.
- Able to prioritize tasks on the pipeline and strive for continuous improvement
- Fluent in Word / Excel / PowerPoint
- Experience with ERP implementation and customization preferred
WHAT WILL YOU GET
Fast paced growth in the startup FMCG space.
Mentorship from senior people / board members / in house experts
Ability to think strategically.
Location: Gurgaon
Starting Date: Position open immediately
Wholsum Foods is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.
Required Experience:
Manager