Manager - Logistics & Warehouse managing inventory, logistics, and warehouse operations for ASSA ABLOY in India. Driving performance across supply chain functions and leading a team of professionals.
About the role
- Demand Planning Manager at Spindrift developing forecasts, optimizing inventory, and leading S&OP processes for beverage distribution in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for the beverage portfolio using historical data, market trends, and input from sales and marketing teams.
- Lead and facilitate the S&OP process, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts, production plans, inventory levels, and sales strategies.
- Analyze sales data, promotional activities, seasonality, and market trends to refine forecasting models and improve accuracy.
- Partner with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to incorporate new product launches, promotions, and retailer demands into forecasts.
- Work with warehouse and supply chain teams to ensure optimal inventory levels to meet retailer demand while minimizing excess stock and stockouts.
- Track and report on forecast accuracy, identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions to improve future predictions.
- Continuously enhance demand planning and S&OP processes, leveraging industry best practices and technology to drive efficiency.
- Provide regular reports and insights to senior management on demand trends, risks, and opportunities to support strategic decision-making.
- Leverage demand planning software and ERP systems to streamline forecasting and S&OP processes.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of demand planning experience in a consumer products company, preferably in the beverage or food industry.
- Proven experience leading or participating in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field; advanced degree or certification (e.g., APICS, CPIM) is a plus.
- Proficiency in demand planning software (e.g., SAP APO, Oracle Demantra, or similar) and ERP systems; advanced Excel skills required.
- Strong ability to analyze complex data sets, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable plans.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across departments and present insights to leadership.
- Familiarity with the beverage industry, including seasonality, promotional cycles, and direct-to-retailer distribution models.
- Proactive approach to identifying and resolving demand and supply chain challenges.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Short-term incentive programs specific to level and department.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with a current employer contribution rate of 80% towards monthly premiums, regardless of plan type selected.
- Company-paid life insurance, and a 401k retirement savings plan with a company match.
- Monthly cell phone allowance.
- Annual allowances for personal use of Spindrift product, health and wellness, professional development, and social justice education.
- A host of voluntary benefits including but not limited to additional life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance.
- In addition to any paid leave benefits required by regulation, the company provides paid parental leave, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, community service, and holiday time.
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