Surge Systems India Pvt. Ltd.

Analyst, IBP Demand Planning

Surge Systems India Pvt. Ltd.

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $76,700 - $95,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

SQLTableau

About the role

  • Participate in monthly demand consensus reviews to drive alignment and accountability to the integrated demand plan
  • Ensure alignment with Marketing & Sales in development of the consensus forecast and document assumptions
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Engineering and Supply Planning using historical orders, shipment data, POS trends, field inventory, and promotional data to develop demand plans
  • Utilize SAP Demand Planning and the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process to develop SKU-level forecasts and a rolling 24-36 month family-level Demand Plan for the RLC portfolio
  • Communicate, quantify, and proactively report significant forecast changes, variances, and risks to cross-functional partners and management
  • Review forecast metrics (EVA, BIAS), analyze root causes of variability, and implement improvements to forecast accuracy and reduce bias
  • Create and present regular reports and dashboards on forecast performance
  • Collaborate with Supply Planning and Manufacturing on planning scenarios and strategies and escalate supply concerns
  • Participate in Annual Business Plan development and support weekly Integrated Tactical Planning (Sales & Operations Execution)
  • Contribute to implementation and maintenance of demand planning and IBP tools
  • Participate in new product launch planning and end-of-life product phase-outs from a demand perspective

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields required
  • 3-5 years of relatable experience in demand planning, including use of demand planning software
  • Capable in data management and analysis in Excel; Strong Excel skills
  • Proficient in demand planning methodologies, statistical analysis, and forecasting techniques
  • Experience using demand planning tools (e.g., SAP Demand Planning)
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and problem solving ability
  • Preferred: Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g. SQL, Power BI, Tableau)
  • Preferred: Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with Toro products, customers, and dealer/rental channels
  • VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position (must be authorized to work in the U.S.)