Demand Planning Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Demand Forecasting:

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for all product lines using statistical models and market analysis.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer insights to anticipate future demand.
• Continuously refine forecasting models to improve accuracy.
• Maintain communication and collaboration with above market stakeholders to ensure OTIF reporting and planning.
• Manage demand forecasting and other planning requirement using prescribed demand forecasting tools.

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP):

• Lead the S&OP process, facilitating cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment between sales, marketing, production, and supply chain teams.
• Present demand plans and assumptions to senior management and cross-functional teams.

Inventory Management:

• Collaborate with supply chain and production teams to ensure optimal inventory levels.
• Monitor inventory metrics, identify potential shortages or excesses, and implement corrective actions.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with sales teams to understand customer needs, promotional plans, and market conditions.
• Coordinate with marketing and product development teams on new product launches and discontinuations.
• Serve as a liaison between sales and operations to ensure seamless communication and execution of plans.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Generate regular reports on demand forecasts, inventory status, and sales performance.
• Utilize data analytics tools to provide actionable insights and recommendations.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance demand planning processes and tools.
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to improve forecast accuracy and efficiency.

Sales Admin:

•  Continue and support initiatives to educate and embed a compliance-driven culture.
•   Ensure continued focus on safe driving and aim for zero incidents.
•   Ensure on-time availability of tools of trade and resources to all team members.
•   Manage asset for sales function in collaboration with cross functional team.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align demand planning strategies with business goals.
• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Team Leadership: Capable of leading cross-functional teams and driving consensus.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changing market conditions and organizational needs.
• Customer Focus: Commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of internal and external customers.

Syngenta headquartered in Basel, Switzerland and is among the world's leading companies in Agriculture Crop Protection and ranks in the top 3 in the high value commercial Seeds market. In Syngenta we are helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 48,000 people in over 100 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities.

Join Syngenta and help build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet.

Education & Experience:

Hold a degree in Business/ Science, or a Bachelor's in Engineering (BE), with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in the relevant field.