Demand and Supply planner – India

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In this role, you will:

Be responsible for managing the Demand planning, Supply planning & ECM planning activities for India for both BTB and BTC Tissue businesses to ensure accurate and efficient supply chain operations with timely delivery of products to meet customer demand.

Demand Planning:

• Responsible to develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using statistical models, historical data, market analysis, and input from sales and marketing teams.
• Work closely with local supply chain leads, regional sales, marketing, and finance teams to gather necessary information for demand planning activities.
• This role involves analysing market trends, collaborating with various departments, and optimizing inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs.
• Adjust forecasts based on changes in market conditions, promotional activities, and customer behaviour.
• Lead the S&OP process to ensure alignment between demand forecasts, supply plans, and financial goals.
• Present demand plans and scenarios to senior management for decision-making.
• Work towards standardization of demand planning processes/templates for respective markets.
• Work closely with Supply chain leads, local sales & marketing to provide inputs to the quarterly forecast process (DQF/MQF/JQF/SQF) and submit to the Supply planning leads for RCP process.
• Generate regular reports on forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and demand variability for stakeholders.
• Own the metrics & lead the reporting on key KPIs like Demand vs Financial Recon, Forecast Accuracy & Forecast BIAS for respective market.
• Utilize demand planning software (P10) and advanced analytics tools to enhance forecasting accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with global demand planning leaders & COE teams to promote best practices in Asia.
• Drive initiatives to enhance forecast accuracy and reduce demand variability.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with demand variability, supply disruptions, and market changes.
• Stay updated on the latest demand planning technologies and methodologies.

Supply & Production Planning:

• Responsible for the Supply & ECM planning for the markets.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Responsible for developing production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products, and collaborating with various departments to meet business goals and customer demands.
• Adjust schedules as to accommodate changes in demand, supply disruptions, or production issues.
• Implement inventory control strategies to improve turnover rates and reduce holding costs
• Leading the communications with Country supply chain leaders for smooth planning and escalation management across markets.
• Integration of planning processes & systems during the transition phase of merging BTB and BTC businesses across markets.
• Responsible for delivering the key KPIs like Inventory/OTIF/SMOB/CTP for respective markets.
• Executing & establishing the right planning processes in collaboration with the country SC leaders.
• Key stakeholder in the S&OP process to balance demand & supply and highlight the gaps.
• Oversee the inventory/supply/capacity/SPI/RCP weekly, monthly & quarterly processes for market.
• Collaboration with demand planning team to get the right demand forecast for supply planning activities.
• Coordinate with production teams to develop and execute production schedules align with forecasts.
• Ensure that production plans are feasible and efficient, considering capacity constraints and lead times.
• Identify potential capacity constraints and develop strategies to address them.
• Perform capacity analysis for respective markets and indulge with Asia Mills/regional or global ECMs for sourcing opportunities.
• Build and maintain collaboration with other planning leaders for exports from the Mills to the markets.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings within the supply chain.
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain risks, such as disruptions, delays, and shortages.
• Monitor and address potential risks proactively to ensure business continuity.

About Us

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At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

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About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our Demand and Supply Planning roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree / MBA in Supply Chain Management from tier I Institutes/Colleges
• Work experience: 6-8 years of relevant work experience in a FMCG industry preferably in demand, Supply or Mill planning
• Key competencies:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in supply chain management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA) and advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Passion for delivery
  • Leadership and pro-active mindset

To Be Considered
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And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

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