Senior Manager – Demand Planning
www.myntra.com
Overview
As a Senior Manager Demand Planning, leading the demand planning lead, you will play a critical role in
forecasting and managing demand to optimize supply chain resource planning and ensure customer
satisfaction. You will utilize data analysis, statistical techniques, and market insights to develop accurate
demand forecasts and drive strategic decision-making within the organization. Your efforts will contribute
directly to the company's success by ensuring efficient supply chain operations and meeting customer
demand effectively.
Responsibilities
1. Demand Forecasting: Utilize historical sales data, market trends, and other relevant factors to
develop accurate demand forecasts.
2. Data Analysis: Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies that impact
demand, utilizing tools such as Excel, SQL, Python & Data Science modelling.
3. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, finance, and
supply chain to gather insights, align on forecast assumptions, and communicate demand
expectations.
4. Forecast Accuracy Improvement: Continuously evaluate and refine forecasting models and
methodologies to improve forecast accuracy and reduce forecast error.
5. Demand Planning Process: Drive the demand planning process from demand review meetings
to consensus forecasting, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders and departments.
6. Performance Metrics: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast
accuracy, service levels, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
7. Market Analysis: Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and macroeconomic factors to
anticipate changes in demand patterns and adjust forecasts accordingly.
8. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and
system enhancements to streamline demand planning processes and improve efficiency.
What we are looking for:
Skills Required:
Strong problem-solving ability – The ideal candidate should demonstrate structured thinking,
robust analytical skills, and a strong orientation towards processes.
Strong in Data analytics –Should be highly proficient in Advances Excel; understanding in SQL
& Python would be preferrable.
Highly Action Oriented – At Myntra, we foster a culture that values proactive action and swift
implementation. The incoming candidate should demonstrate ownership of projects from
conceptualization through to execution.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to
changing business needs.
Ability to collaborate - Cultivate collaborative relationships with colleagues across departments
and provide support to analysts within the team.
Education and Experience Required:
MBA (preferred) & BE/BTech from Tier 1 / 2 institutions
Professional experience of 3-5 yrs. in demand planning role in e-commerce / Retail industry
