Associate Manager - SAP-SAP IBP Demand Planning

Job Description

The Associate Manager will play a pivotal role in our SAP Planning - Delivery department, specifically focusing on SAP IBP Demand Planning. They will lead a team, ensuring effective demand planning and forecasting, and driving process improvements. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the demand planning landscape within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of SAP IBP Demand Planning professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Develop and implement demand planning strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and historical data to forecast demand accurately.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather insights and ensure demand plans are integrated with overall business plans.
• Implement SAP IBP tools and technologies to enhance demand planning processes and efficiency.
• Monitor and evaluate demand planning performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Stay updated with industry best practices and emerging trends in demand planning and supply chain management.
• Document and communicate demand planning processes, ensuring clear and consistent guidelines for the team.
• Provide regular progress reports and insights to stakeholders, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in demand planning, with a strong background in SAP IBP.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage and mentor a team effectively.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in SAP IBP and other relevant demand planning tools and technologies.
• Experience in developing and implementing demand planning strategies and processes.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to work from the office 3 days a week, with flexibility to adapt to changing business needs.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a passion for continuous improvement.
  
  

About Us

ABOUT US

Bristlecone is the leading provider of AI-powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain. We empower our customers with speed, visibility, automation, and resiliency – to thrive on change.

Our transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement and Digitalization are positioned around key industry pillars and delivered through a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning digital strategy, design and build, and implementation across a range of technology platforms.

Bristlecone is ranked among the top ten leaders in supply chain services by Gartner. We are headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations across North America, Europe and Asia, and over 2,500 consultants. Bristlecone is part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bristlecone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status .

Information Security Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to Information Security policies, guidelines and procedure, practice them for protection of organizational data and Information System.
• Take part in information security training and act while handling information.
• Report all suspected security and policy breach to InfoSec team or appropriate authority (CISO).
• Understand and adhere to the additional information security responsibilities as part of the assigned job role.

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