Director – Planning & Forecasting

Role Title: Director – Planning & ForecastingReporting To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Location: Mumbai, India (Global Responsibility – US, UK & Europe Markets)About the RoleWe are looking for a highly strategic and data-driven Director – Planning & Forecasting to lead demand planning, supply planning, forecasting, and business performance planning across the organization.This role sits at the center of strategy, sales, supply chain, finance, and operations, ensuring the business scales efficiently with high forecast accuracy and optimal inventory outcomes.You will play a critical leadership role in driving Sales and Operations Planning / IBP, building robust forecasting models, and enabling data-backed decision-making at a leadership level.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and lead Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Forecasting across products, customers and geographiesDrive the Sales and Operations Planning / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process in collaboration with Sales, Factory, sourcing and FinanceDevelop short-term, mid-term, and long-term forecasting models aligned with business growth plansOptimized lead times for Just-in-Time operations using integrated demand planning, supply planning, and forecasting.Improve forecast accuracy, reduce bias, and manage demand volatilityTranslate historical data into actionable forecastsOptimize inventory planning to balance service levels, working capital, and obsolescence riskPartner with Finance on annual operating plans, budgets, and rolling forecastsBuild dashboards and KPIs for forecast accuracy, inventory turns, memo turns, fill rate, and capacity utilizationAnalysis for growth, seasonality, and market shiftsDrive process standardization, automation, and adoption of planning tools / ERP systemsBuild, mentor, and scale a high-performing planning & analytics teamPresent insights and recommendations to senior leadership and executive committeesIdentify top-performing SKUs by volume, value, and marginAnalyze slow-moving and non-moving designsRecommend replenishment quantities for fast-moving SKUsFlag excess inventory and propose liquidation or re-merchandising strategiesKey Skills & CompetenciesStrong expertise in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Sales and Operations Planning / IBPExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsDeep understanding of supply chain, sales dynamics, and financial planningAbility to work cross-functionally and influence senior stakeholdersAdvanced knowledge of Excel, planning tools, ERP systemsExperience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Zoho, etc.) is a plusStrategic thinker with hands-on execution capabilityExperience & Qualifications7+ years of experience in Planning, Forecasting, or Supply Chain StrategyProven experience leading enterprise-level forecasting and planning functionsPrior experience in manufacturing, FMCG, retail or consumer goods preferredMBA / master’s in operations, Supply Chain, Analytics, or Finance preferredWhy Join UsLeadership role with direct impact on business growth and profitabilityOpportunity to build scalable planning systems from the ground upWork closely with senior leadership on strategic decisionsHigh-ownership, high-visibility role in a fast-growing organization

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