Deputy Manager - SCM

Job description

• Demand Forecasting & S&OP
• Drive the monthly S&OP demand planning cycle across Legrand (₹3,200 Cr) and IndoAsian (₹350 Cr) in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Finance.
• Work hands-on in Anaplan to run, update, and extract demand plans; coordinate with the global Anaplan CoE for model enhancements. (Note: direct model-building access is not in scope.)
• Own the Demand Review within the S&OP cycle; prepare inputs and commentary for Executive S&OP.
• Track forecast accuracy MAPE and BIAS on a rolling basis; implement structured corrective actions.
• Prepare and deliver the monthly forecast presentation to Legrand India’s leadership team including the MD/CEO — requiring clear, insight-driven storytelling.
• Proactively identify demand risks and opportunities; follow through with commercial and supply chain stakeholders.
• Inventory Management & Slow/Non-Mover Reduction
• Identify Slow-Moving and Non-Moving (SLNM) inventory across both brands on a quarterly basis.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to build targeted sales plans for slow-movers — promotions, channel push, bundling, or pricing interventions.
• For items with no sales viability, build the scrapping case and drive the quarterly Slow-Mover Review and scrap approval process.
• Define and maintain safety stock norms and replenishment parameters based on inventory segmentation.
• Build Power BI dashboards to track inventory KPIs in real time.
• Advanced Analytics & Reporting (Power BI)
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards covering forecast accuracy, inventory health, SLNM status, and service levels across both brands.
• Develop analytical models to surface demand drivers, seasonality, NPI patterns, and channel-level trends.
• Standardise reporting cadences for consistent visibility across both brand teams and leadership.

Responsibilities

Demand Planning and Forecasting

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Statistics, Mathematics, or Business. MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain or Operations preferred.

Experience

4–8 years in demand planning, S&OP, or supply chain analytics. Background in FMCG, Electricals, Consumer Durables, or multi-channel manufacturing preferred.