Senior Demand Planner (India Market)

Overview

Senior Demand Planner (India Market) at Mattel Asia Pacific. Lead the local S&OP process, aligning Sales, Marketing, and Finance on forecasting and product availability for the India market. Manage demand / supply synchronization, analyze trends to adjust forecasts, and report key metrics. Focus on inventory optimization and proactively addressing supply chain challenges. What You’ll Do

Lead the local S&OP process and Consensus meetings with Commercial / Marketing / Finance teams Be the primary point of contact between Sales, Marketing, and Finance on Forecasting and Product Availability, including monthly reviews of Demands, Supply Match, Sales Forecast, and Inventory health against Financial Plan KPIs Synchronize commercial plans with the monthly demand / supply forecasting cycle Monitor and adjust product forecasts to achieve appropriate sales in different channels based on POS / shipping trends, DFC, and customer / consumer insights Provide monthly metrics reporting and recommendations on forecast changes, rejections, forecast accuracy, bias, and item productivity aligned with Global and Regional expectations Collaborate with Supply and Inventory Management to provide Gross inventory / DOS projections and trending; support initiatives to improve overall inventory health by reducing excess, slow-moving inventory while balancing un-shippables and out-of-stocks to optimize customer fill-rate Set up mechanisms to detect and highlight critical forecast levels & changes (e.g., demand imbalance, supply constraints, promotional impacts, POS trends, market conditions) Identify constraints and develop solutions to mitigate impacts while keeping internal customers informed What We’re Looking For

B.A. Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply-Chain or Logistics is a plus Fluent English (written and verbal); additional language skills are an asset At least 3 years of experience in a supply chain demand planning or forecasting role Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of AS400, Tableau, Cognos Working knowledge of demand planning tools / software such as JDA / Blue Yonder; SAP is a plus APICS certification or equivalent is a plus Open to travel when required and able to collaborate with cross-regional teams Highly organized and able to perform in a dynamic, fast-paced organization Strong problem solving and analytical abilities Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with other teams and cultures; strong cross-functional influence About Mattel

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company with iconic brands and a diverse portfolio. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value an inclusive workplace where every employee can bring their authentic self to work.

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