Supply Chain Operations Specialist

Skill required: Plan - Retail Forecasting & Replenishment

Designation: Supply Chain Operations Specialist

Qualifications:Any Graduation

Years of Experience:7 to 11 years

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What would you do? In this role, you will be supporting the demand forecasting and planning process, ensuring that supply and demand are aligned to meet business goals. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain, to develop and manage demand plans that optimize inventory levels, reduce stockouts, and minimize excess inventory. This role requires strong analytical skills, leadership abilities, and experience with demand planning best practices.

What are we looking for? Forecast and Order

• Finalize the range, set baseline demand excluding promotions, generate a statistical forecast, align with cost assumptions, and pre-tag promotions to enable a ready-to-execute seasonal forecast
• Assign promotion forecast based on past sales data
• Review sales vs forecast for promotion lines, determine promotion changes, tag promotion changes in Demand Planner and amend forecast based on changes made
• Assist Merchandising team in implementing aspects of the category strategy to deliver KPIs including sales, profit, stock, and availability
• Own and manage category/range & SKU level forecasts to ensure sales, profit availability are optimized
• Understand and use relevant systems in the management of intake, availability and stock
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records of commitment to providing stock intake and output forecasts
• Liaise with the sourcing team and directly with brands and suppliers to ensure the optimal commitment and intake position is achieved
• Work with the supply teams to ensure that stock and availability targets are met
• Experience: o 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role o Proven experience in demand forecasting, S&OP processes, and inventory management within a fast-paced, high-volume environment o Familiarity with ERP and demand planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, or similar tools)
• Skills: o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and present data to senior leadership o Strong attention to detail and accuracy in demand forecasting and reporting Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in a high-volume, dynamic supply chain or retail environment
• Understanding of key demand planning metrics (e.g., forecast accuracy, bias, stockouts, fill rates) Roles and Responsibilities:
• In this role you are required to do analysis and solving of moderately complex problems
• May create new solutions, leveraging and, where needed, adapting existing methods and procedures
• The person would require understanding of the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals
• Primary upward interaction is with direct supervisor
• May interact with peers and/or management levels at a client and/or within Accenture
• Guidance would be provided when determining methods and procedures on new assignments
• Decisions made by you will often impact the team in which they reside
• Individual would manage small teams and/or work efforts (if in an individual contributor role) at a client or within Accenture
• Please note that this role may require you to work in rotational shifts