Manager Finance and Demand Planning

JOB DESCRIPTION:

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

1.Demand Forecasting and Planning:

·Analyse demand and develop consensus-based demand forecasts at the SKU level on a monthly basis.

·Incorporate trending/statistical techniques, inputs from sales and marketing teams, and market trend analysis into demand forecasts.

·Collaborate closely with sales and marketing teams to ensure forecast accuracy and prevent negative impacts on customer replenishment or inventory.

2.Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

·Manage the financial aspects of demand planning, including assessing the financial impact of demand fluctuations on the company's performance.

·Create financial models and scenarios to support decision-making related to demand planning, resource allocation, and budgeting.

. Engage with the finance team to integrate demand data into financial projections, budgets, and variance analysis.

1.Inventory Planning:

·Work in conjunction with Enterprise Planning and Operations (EPO) teams to optimize inventory levels based on demand forecasts, adhering to inventory holding norms.

·Regularly review and balance inventory, identify excess inventory, and collaborate with finance and sales to address any obsolescence concerns.

2.Divisional PL Controlling:

·Oversee Profit and Loss (PL) statements from an FP&A perspective, focusing on Plan, Rolling Latest Best Estimates (RLBEs), and Actuals.

·Collaborate with functional teams to set SG&A spending targets based on financial data and landing expectations.

3.Financial Reporting and Insights:

·Develop KPIs and metrics to measure demand forecasting accuracy, financial performance, and operational efficiency.

·Provide regular reports and dashboards to communicate key performance indicators and actionable insights to management.

·Support and/or lead the Implementation of systems. Support or be the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and ensure the pre-work, UAT and related matters are timely completed. Provide on-going feedback.

·Perform any other assignments as determined by Commercial and/or Finance management

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Financial Planning and AnalysisDIVISION:EPD Established PharmaLOCATION:India > Mumbai : BKC BuildingADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Yes, 10 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)