Demand Planning & Market Insights Manager

Karachi - Pakistan

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Demand Planning & Market Insights Manager will lead forecasting data analytics and market research to drive strategic planning and commercial excellence. This role plays a critical part in aligning demand portfolio strategy and market intelligence with business growth objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the Demand Planning & Market Insights function ensuring accurate and timely execution of the commercial planning process
- Develop demand forecasts (operational and strategic) at multiple aggregation levels and time horizons.
- Provide inputs to Supply Planning for inventory strategies related to existing products new launches and product phase-outs.
- Continuously refine systems tools and processes to improve forecast accuracy and better anticipate customer needs.
- Utilize statistical and AI-based forecasting models to enhance demand accuracy and efficiency

Support the portfolio managers with latest market insights and data analytics to make informed decisions
- Manage relationships with market research (MR) agencies for activities such as FGDs farmer interviews (F2F or telephonic) mystery shopping and impact assessments.
- Design and execute in-house research and analysis aligned with business objectives
- Understand business objectives and design market research to discover prospective customers preferences
- Conduct competitive analysis covering market trends share pricing imports and sales.
- Compile analyze and interpret statistical data to generate actionable insights and recommendations

Lead the annual budgeting process and the 5-year planning process in alignment with Country Leadership Team (CLT) and Regional Marketing Leadership Team (RMLT).
- Align forecasts and budgets with market realities and strategic goals.
- Collaborate with Portfolio teams for iterative budget planning and finalization.
- Maintain and manage the I-Plan databank for data uploads/downloads and deliver insights on key market drivers to support data-driven decision-making across the organization

Qualifications :

Bachelors or Masters degree in Agriculture Marketing Business Studies or a related field.
8 years of experience in a similar role within a multinational or agriculture-related organization.
Strong expertise in demand planning market intelligence and managing large datasets.
Hands-on experience with forecasting tools statistical models and AI-driven analytics.
Experience working with market research agencies and conducting field-level primary research.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage cross-functional teams external partners and industry stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead teams through change foster collaboration and build a performance-driven culture.
Strong analytical thinking presentation and decision-making skills.
Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the Demand Planning & Market Insights function ensuring accurate and timely execution of the commercial planning process
- Develop demand forecasts (operational and strategic) at multiple aggregation levels and time horizons.
- Provide inputs to Supply Planning for inventory strategies related to existing products new launches and product phase-outs.
- Continuously refine systems tools and processes to improve forecast accuracy and better anticipate customer needs.
- Utilize statistical and AI-based forecasting models to enhance demand accuracy and efficiency

Support the portfolio managers with latest market insights and data analytics to make informed decisions
- Manage relationships with market research (MR) agencies for activities such as FGDs farmer interviews (F2F or telephonic) mystery shopping and impact assessments.
- Design and execute in-house research and analysis aligned with business objectives
- Understand business objectives and design market research to discover prospective customers preferences
- Conduct competitive analysis covering market trends share pricing imports and sales.
- Compile analyze and interpret statistical data to generate actionable insights and recommendations

Lead the annual budgeting process and the 5-year planning process in alignment with Country Leadership Team (CLT) and Regional Marketing Leadership Team (RMLT).
- Align forecasts and budgets with market realities and strategic goals.
- Collaborate with Portfolio teams for iterative budget planning and finalization.
- Maintain and manage the I-Plan databank for data uploads/downloads and deliver insights on key market drivers to support data-driven decision-making across the organization

Qualifications :

Bachelors or Masters degree in Agriculture Marketing Business Studies or a related field.
8 years of experience in a similar role within a multinational or agriculture-related organization.
Strong expertise in demand planning market intelligence and managing large datasets.
Hands-on experience with forecasting tools statistical models and AI-driven analytics.
Experience working with market research agencies and conducting field-level primary research.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage cross-functional teams external partners and industry stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead teams through change foster collaboration and build a performance-driven culture.
Strong analytical thinking presentation and decision-making skills.
Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

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