Demand Planning Analyst

Goodyear is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Demand Planning Analyst to join our team in New Delhi, India. This role is pivotal in analyzing and forecasting demand patterns, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring the seamless operation of our supply chain. You will collaborate closely with supply chain, sales, and marketing teams, leveraging accurate data insights and predictive analytics to drive demand planning processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Demand Forecasting: Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and other relevant factors to develop precise demand forecasts for diverse products and regions. Develop and maintain statistical models and demand planning tools to predict future demand and identify emerging trends. Support the creation of short-term and long-term demand forecasts, ensuring alignment with company objectives and market conditions.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, clean, and analyze extensive datasets to identify insights into demand patterns, seasonality, product performance, and market dynamics. Generate and deliver regular reports on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and supply chain performance to key stakeholders, including supply chain, sales, and finance teams. Monitor demand and supply variations, providing actionable insights to mitigate potential risks.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with supply chain, marketing, sales, and finance teams to align demand planning with business strategies, promotional activities, and seasonal fluctuations. Serve as a data expert in demand planning meetings, offering data-backed insights and recommendations for inventory and production strategies.
• Inventory Level Optimization: Support inventory management by analyzing stock levels to ensure optimal inventory to meet customer demand while minimizing overstock and stockout situations. Recommend adjustments to inventory strategies based on demand trends, seasonality, and product lifecycle.
• Tool & Process Development: Continuously evaluate and enhance demand planning tools, processes, and methodologies. Assist in the implementation and optimization of demand planning software and systems, such as SAP or Oracle. Collaborate with IT and data teams to integrate new data sources into demand planning operations.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Track critical performance metrics including forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, demand variability, and order fulfillment rates. Develop dashboards and visualizations to monitor and report on KPIs, ensuring the business stays on track with demand planning objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyze the root causes of demand forecast errors and collaborate with relevant teams to improve accuracy. Implement best practices and innovative approaches in demand planning and forecasting.

Location: New Delhi, India

Sponsorship Available: No

Relocation Assistance Available: Yes

Goodyear is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other legally protected characteristic.