Senior Demand Planner - South

Oxford University Press; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publishing company in Oxford is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to drive demand and supply planning for the South Region. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in demand/supply planning, alongside analytical and stakeholder management skills. Responsibilities include maintaining demand forecasts and collaborating across teams to enhance inventory strategies. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office is essential for success in this impactful role, which emphasizes strategic decision-making and service level improvement.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in demand/supply planning roles.
• Exposure to multi-region or Pan-India planning.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP environments.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain demand forecasts for the South region.
• Review historical sales trends and develop statistical forecast models.
• Conduct regional S&OP meetings with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Business acumen

Collaboration

Tools

SAP

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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Salary: Dependent on Skills and Experience

Division: Technology and Operations

About the Role

Introduction –

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Operations Division as a Senior Demand Planner, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping demand and supply planning for the South Region and supporting national-level forecasting for the School Education division. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, accuracy, and strategic thinking, contributing directly to organizational efficiency and customer satisfaction. This role offers exposure to multi-region planning, advanced forecasting models, and ERP systems like SAP, making it a great step for professionals seeking impactful work and career growth. You will work onregional S&OP processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and influence inventory strategies for existing and new products. The role involves data-driven decision-making, leveraging business intelligence, and contributing to projects that enhance operational excellence.

Opportunity –

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain demand forecasts for the South region and oversee national-level forecasts.
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, and develop statistical forecast models.
• Conduct regional S&OP meetings, collaborate with Sales, Production, and Customer teams for accurate planning.
• Provide input to supply planning for inventory norms and stock availability.
• Analyze data for forecast accuracy, back-orders, and business requirements.

Impact on Team and Organization:

• Ensure accurate forecasting to optimize inventory levels and reduce back-orders.
• Act as the information hub for senior management, enabling strategic decisions.
• Drive collaboration across Sales, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to improve service levels.

About You

• 10–15 years of experience in demand/supply planning roles.
• Exposure to multi-region or Pan-India planning.
• Strong analytical skills, stakeholder management, and business acumen.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP environments.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP.
• Experience in project-based inventory initiatives.
• Familiarity with consensus forecasting and S&OP processes.

Queries

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