Demand Planning Manager
PinnacleU (company site, opens in a new tab)3–5 yrsBengaluruOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 8–14 LPA
Posted 16h ago
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Job description
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About This Role
- Own end-to-end demand planning including seasonal sales, inventory, margin, and Open-to-Buy (OTB) management for one brand.
- Build and enhance demand forecasts across categories, channels, and SKUs using statistical methods and AI-driven forecasting.
- Drive weekly business reviews, reforecast demand, monitor inventory health, and recommend actions on allocations, replenishment, markdowns, and promotions.
Minimum Requirements
- 3-5 years of demand or merchandise planning experience in footwear, apparel, sports, or retail sectors.
- Experience with demand forecasting, OTB, inventory planning, and weekly trading processes.
- Experience in retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels.
- Advanced Excel skills and practical experience using AI tools for planning, forecasting, or analytics; exposure to SQL, Python, or BI tools is a plus.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strong analytical skills with a builder's mindset to improve forecasting and inventory productivity using AI tools.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial teams to align inventory with business goals.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment managing complex multi-channel inventory and forecasting challenges.