Demand & Inventory Analyst

Position Title: Demand & Inventory Analyst

Reporting to: Sr. Manager Demand Planning

Department: SCM

Location: Nerul, Navi Mumbai

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze historical sales, forecast trends, and customer demand patterns.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly demand forecasts in coordination with Sales and Business teams.
• Monitor inventory levels of RM, PM, FG, and Trading items to ensure optimum stock availability.
• Track slow-moving, non-moving, and excess inventory and recommend liquidation or optimization actions.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Production teams for material planning and replenishment.
• Review safety stock levels and suggest revisions based on consumption trends and lead times.
• Prepare MIS reports related to inventory, forecast accuracy, stock coverage, and consumption trends.
• Identify gaps in planning and recommend process improvements.
• Support S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) activities.
• Monitor inventory ageing and working capital impact.
• Maintain accurate master data in ERP/SAP systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for new product implementation and phase-in/phase-out planning.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of demand planning and inventory management concepts.
• Knowledge of forecasting techniques and inventory control.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and ERP/SAP systems.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.

Educational Qualification

1. Qualification: BE/Btech/MBA

Experience

1. Exp: 4-6 Years in Planning, weightage to be given for Demand Planning Exp & analytical skill sets.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Forecast Accuracy
• Inventory Turnover
• Stock Availability
• Reduction in Slow/Non-Moving Inventory
• Inventory Days Coverage
• Working Capital Optimization

Qualification: BE/Btech/MBA

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.