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Demand Planner

Industry Other
Category Inventory / Stock Control Officer
Location Kathmandu, Nepal
Expiry date Jul 19, 2026 (Expired)

Job Description

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The Demand Planner is responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts and translating market demand into a feasible production and procurement plan for the company's portfolio of FMCG. The role ensures optimum inventory levels, high product availability, minimal stock-outs, and efficient utilization of manufacturing capacity while balancing seasonality, promotions, and market dynamics.

The position plays a critical role in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process by aligning Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, and Finance to a single consensus demand plan.

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Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual demand forecasts at SKU, brand, pack size, channel, and regional levels.

• Prepare rolling forecasts for FMCG Products

• Incorporate seasonality, festivals, promotional campaigns, market trends, competitor activities, and historical sales data into forecasts.

• Continuously review and improve forecast accuracy and bias.

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

• Lead the monthly demand review process as part of S&OP.

• Consolidate demand inputs from Sales, Marketing, and Key Accounts.

• Align demand forecasts with supply, production capacity, and inventory strategies.

• Coordinate demand prioritization during supply constraints.

Inventory Management

Maintain optimum inventory levels for Finished Goods.

Seasonal and Promotional Planning

Develop Demand Plans Considering

• Festival seasons

• Tourist seasons

• Summer beverage demand peaks

• Beer consumption seasonality

• Promotional campaigns and trade schemes

• Coordinate with Marketing for new launches and promotional forecasts.

• Evaluate promotional forecast accuracy and post-promotion performance.

Production and Capacity Coordination

• Coordinate with Production Planning to ensure manufacturing plans meet market demand.

Monitor plant capacity utilization and identify capacity constraints.

Market Intelligence and Data Analysis

Analyse

• Sales trends by region and channel

• SKU-wise demand patterns

• Product mix changes

• Market share trends

• Customer buying behavior

Generate Dashboards And Reports On

• Forecast Accuracy

• Demand Variance

• Inventory Days

• Fill Rate

• Service Level

• Slow Moving and Non-Moving Stocks

New Product Launch and Product Rationalisation

• Prepare demand forecasts for new product launches and line extensions.

• Monitor launch performance against assumptions.

• Support phase-out and liquidation plans for discontinued SKUs.

• Recommend SKU rationalisation based on sales and profitability analysis.

Cross Functional Coordination

Closely Coordinate With

• Sales and Distribution

• Marketing and Brand Teams

• Manufacturing Plants

• Procurement

• Logistics and Warehousing

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Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field. Masters Preferred.
Minimum 4–8 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, or S&OP in FMCG manufacturing.
Proven track record in managing a large SKU portfolio and multi-plant operations is preferred.

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• Strong knowledge of forecasting techniques and statistical analysis.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

• Experience in Power BI or other dashboarding tools is desirable.

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Demand Planner â†’ Senior Demand Planner â†’ Planning Manager â†’ Supply Chain Planning Manager

This job has been expired on 2026-07-19