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About General Mills
We make food the world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents. With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Häagen-Dazs, we’ve been serving up food the world loves for 155 years (and counting). Each of our brands has a unique story to tell.How we make our food is as important as the food we make. Our values are baked into our legacy and continue to accelerate us into the future as an innovative force for good. General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of the Mississippi. That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good. For more details check out
General Mills India Center (GIC) is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value, service excellence and growth, while standing for good for our planet and people.
With our team of 1800+ professionals, we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain (SC) , Digital & Technology (D&T) Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ), Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI), Sales Strategy & Intelligence (SSI) , Global Shared Services (GSS) , Finance Shared Services (FSS) and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS).For more details check out We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow.
Function Overview
The GIC Supply Chain team manages end-to-end operations, encompassing planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and analytics. They strategically plan to meet market demands, optimize sourcing, ensure efficient production, and oversee the seamless movement of goods from production to delivery. The team employs advanced analytics throughout these processes, fostering adaptability and operational excellence. This collaborative approach ensures a well-coordinated supply chain that aligns with both organizational goals and dynamic market conditions. Link
Purpose of the role
The fundamental purpose is to drive improvement in forecast accuracy at Item/Week/Location level by optimizing the OMP statistical forecasting technologies, continuously improve the forecasting process, and provide insights to Business teams to enhance decision making.
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Demand Planner
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**Job Family Group:**
Downstream Supply Chain
**Worker Type:**
Regular
**Posting Start Date:**
August 20, 2025
**Business unit:**
Downstream and Renewables
**Experience Level:**
Experienced Professionals
**Job Description:**
Shell began operations in India more than 80 years ago. At Shell India, we invest in our people through our industry-leading development programmes, which sees our employees thrive and gain access to experts on a local and global level.
To date, we have invested more than US$ 1 billion already in India's energy sector alone, in socially and environmentally responsible ways. Shell is the only global major to have a fuel retail license in India. Shell aims to establish a new hub in Bangalore, and scale it up over a five-year period.
**Where you fit in**
This role will support Lubricants Americas in delivering its growth ambitions. Lubricants Americas falls under the Shell Global Lubricants umbrella -- A business advancing towards an accelerated growth commitment by 2025 with a 10% CAGR.
As part of the Lubricants Americas Supply Chain Optimization and Projects organization, this team will drive world class Sales and Operations Planning for North and South America lubricant supply chain network across multiple sales channels (B2B, B2C, Indirect, Retail). The broad product portfolio includes fast-moving consumer goods, products exclusively developed for key customers, and specialty products with niche applications.
**What's the role**
The Demand Planner and the S&OE planner are responsible for forecasting demand for the Lubricants Americas business.
+ Develop forecast models for effective management of the American portfolio of several thousand finished good SKUs.
+ Build relationships with assigned sales channels to deeply understand business strategy and risked opportunity pipeline and incorporate into the forecast.
+ Understand and quantify the impacts of sales and marketing initiatives and incorporate into the forecast view.
+ Produce a risked volume and value forecast using qualitative and quantitative inputs.
+ Drive continuous improvement to improve forecast accuracy.
+ Develop alternate strategies to ensure the end to end enterprise profit is achieve as per plan
+ Collaborate end to end with Sales and Marketing and Supply Chain to set demand management strategy, facilitate trade-off and demand management discussions, execute demand shaping efforts, and successfully balance supply and demand.
**What we need from you**
Mandatory Qualifications:
+ At least 3+ years experience with statistical modeling and/or complex analytics. (Demand planning or supply chain analytics experience is a strong plus.)
+ Excellent attention to detail and time management skills, with experience balancing competing priorities and delivering to challenging deadlines.
+ Experience in SAP or other Demand Planning and/or Supply Chain planning software is a plus.
+ Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel are a must - Additional skills with data analytics, statistical software, reporting, data visualization software are a plus (e.g. Power BI).
+ Problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to dig down to the root cause of issues and drive appropriate solutions.
+ Strong stakeholder management skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and influence with data at all levels of the organization.
The role will be based out of India to support the lubricants business in the North America. The working hours will be US hours (Houston) with some flexibility. Shift allowance (as per India country norms i.e. IRN 475/ per day (shift)) will be provided for the off-shift requirement in addition to the regular salary
**Demand Planner** : Minimum of 6+ years supply chain planning experience in a Logistics/Planning environment focused on demand/supply alignment, process improvements and analysis to achieve results or equivalent experience in a data scientist/forecasting role outside of supply chain.
**S&OE Planner:** Minimum of 4+ years supply chain planning experience in a Logistics/Planning environment focused on demand/supply alignment, process improvements and analysis to achieve results or equivalent experience in a data scientist/forecasting role outside of supply chain.
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**What we offer**
You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
+ Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
+ Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
+ Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
+ Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
+ Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
+ Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
+ Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase - our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
+ Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
+ Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
+ Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and
+ international teams.
+ Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.
**We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world's most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal,** click here ( **.**
**Who We Are**
Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies, employing 103,000 people and with operations in more than 70 countries. We use advanced technologies and take an innovative approach as we seek to help the world build a sustainable energy future.
Shell is a customer-focused organisation, serving more than 1 million commercial and industrial customers, and around 33 million customers daily at more than 47,000 Shell-branded retail service stations.
**Our approach**
Powering Progress sets our strategy to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050, generating value for our shareholders, our customers and wider society. As we move forward on this journey, we will power lives and respect nature while maintaining our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people.
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Demand Planner
Posted 3 days ago
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Position Overview:
The Demand Planner will be responsible for forecasting product demand, ensuring that inventory levels align with the sales projections, and optimizing the flow of inventory across the organization. The role will require strong analytical skills, the ability to interpret sales data, collaborate with sales and operations teams, and manage demand forecasting processes for various sales channels. This person will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the demand planning process supports overall business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Demand Forecasting & Planning:
- Forecasting Demand: Generate and maintain accurate demand forecasts for finished goods (FGs) based on historical sales data, market trends, customer consumption patterns, and sales projections.
- Collaborate with Sales Team: Work closely with the sales team to incorporate their insights into demand forecasts, ensuring that sales targets, promotional campaigns, and market dynamics are accounted for in the planning process.
- Develop Forecasting Models: Utilize advanced forecasting models and tools to ensure that forecasts are data-driven, accurate, and aligned with business objectives.
- Demand Review: Conduct monthly demand review meetings with key stakeholders to discuss forecast accuracy, market trends, and necessary adjustments to forecast demand.
2. Inventory Management & Optimization:
- Align Inventory with Demand: Work with the Sales Operations Head to ensure that inventory levels are adjusted based on demand forecasts, ensuring that finished goods are available in the Fulfillment Centres (FCs) and production facilities as needed.
- Ensure Stock Availability: Ensure that stock levels are maintained to meet customer orders without overstocking, reducing waste and ensuring profitability.
- Collaborate with Procurement & Operations: Collaborate with the procurement and operations teams to align production and ordering schedules with the demand forecasts and inventory levels.
3. Data Analysis & Reporting:
- Analyze Sales & Demand Data: Review historical sales data and trends to develop accurate forecasts for future demand, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
- Forecast Accuracy Reports: Prepare and present regular reports on forecast accuracy, highlighting any deviations from actual sales and recommending actions to improve forecasting accuracy.
- Track Consumption Patterns: Track and analyze consumption patterns across sales channels and identify any variations that may require adjustments to demand forecasts or inventory levels.
4. Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:
- Coordinate with Sales & Marketing: Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to understand upcoming promotions, seasonal demand spikes, or new product launches that could affect demand.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain & Logistics: Coordinate with the supply chain and logistics teams to ensure that demand forecasts are aligned with production schedules and that any supply chain constraints are identified and addressed.
- Provide Insights for Strategic Decisions: Offer actionable insights and recommendations on demand planning to assist in strategic decision-making, product assortment planning, and overall business strategy.
5. Continuous Improvement:
- Demand Planning Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve the demand planning process by adopting new tools, improving collaboration with stakeholders, and refining forecasting methods.
- Enhance Forecasting Techniques: Continuously refine forecasting models to improve accuracy, leveraging both qualitative insights and quantitative data.
6. Risk Management:
- Identify Demand Risks: Identify any risks to meeting demand, including potential stockouts, production delays, or supply chain disruptions, and propose proactive mitigation strategies.
- Adjust Forecasts for Variances: Regularly update demand forecasts to account for changes in market conditions, unexpected fluctuations in demand, or supply chain challenges.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration , Supply Chain Management , Logistics , or a related field.
- 3-8 years of experience in demand planning , forecasting , or supply chain management within a manufacturing or consumer goods environment.
- Familiarity with sales forecasting , inventory management , and SAP .
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills , with the ability to interpret data, recognize trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage complex data sets with high accuracy.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with demand forecasting software and SAP
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of inventory management , demand forecasting , and sales trends analysis .
- Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, capable of identifying problems and developing efficient solutions.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Demand Planner
Posted 3 days ago
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Position Overview:
The Demand Planner will be responsible for forecasting product demand, ensuring that inventory levels align with the sales projections, and optimizing the flow of inventory across the organization. The role will require strong analytical skills, the ability to interpret sales data, collaborate with sales and operations teams, and manage demand forecasting processes for various sales channels. This person will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the demand planning process supports overall business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Demand Forecasting & Planning:
- Forecasting Demand: Generate and maintain accurate demand forecasts for finished goods (FGs) based on historical sales data, market trends, customer consumption patterns, and sales projections.
- Collaborate with Sales Team: Work closely with the sales team to incorporate their insights into demand forecasts, ensuring that sales targets, promotional campaigns, and market dynamics are accounted for in the planning process.
- Develop Forecasting Models: Utilize advanced forecasting models and tools to ensure that forecasts are data-driven, accurate, and aligned with business objectives.
- Demand Review: Conduct monthly demand review meetings with key stakeholders to discuss forecast accuracy, market trends, and necessary adjustments to forecast demand.
2. Inventory Management & Optimization:
- Align Inventory with Demand: Work with the Sales Operations Head to ensure that inventory levels are adjusted based on demand forecasts, ensuring that finished goods are available in the Fulfillment Centres (FCs) and production facilities as needed.
- Ensure Stock Availability: Ensure that stock levels are maintained to meet customer orders without overstocking, reducing waste and ensuring profitability.
- Collaborate with Procurement & Operations: Collaborate with the procurement and operations teams to align production and ordering schedules with the demand forecasts and inventory levels.
3. Data Analysis & Reporting:
- Analyze Sales & Demand Data: Review historical sales data and trends to develop accurate forecasts for future demand, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
- Forecast Accuracy Reports: Prepare and present regular reports on forecast accuracy, highlighting any deviations from actual sales and recommending actions to improve forecasting accuracy.
- Track Consumption Patterns: Track and analyze consumption patterns across sales channels and identify any variations that may require adjustments to demand forecasts or inventory levels.
4. Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:
- Coordinate with Sales & Marketing: Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to understand upcoming promotions, seasonal demand spikes, or new product launches that could affect demand.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain & Logistics: Coordinate with the supply chain and logistics teams to ensure that demand forecasts are aligned with production schedules and that any supply chain constraints are identified and addressed.
- Provide Insights for Strategic Decisions: Offer actionable insights and recommendations on demand planning to assist in strategic decision-making, product assortment planning, and overall business strategy.
5. Continuous Improvement:
- Demand Planning Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve the demand planning process by adopting new tools, improving collaboration with stakeholders, and refining forecasting methods.
- Enhance Forecasting Techniques: Continuously refine forecasting models to improve accuracy, leveraging both qualitative insights and quantitative data.
6. Risk Management:
- Identify Demand Risks: Identify any risks to meeting demand, including potential stockouts, production delays, or supply chain disruptions, and propose proactive mitigation strategies.
- Adjust Forecasts for Variances: Regularly update demand forecasts to account for changes in market conditions, unexpected fluctuations in demand, or supply chain challenges.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
- 3-8 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management within a manufacturing or consumer goods environment.
- Familiarity with sales forecasting, inventory management, and SAP.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, recognize trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage complex data sets with high accuracy.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with demand forecasting software and SAP
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of inventory management, demand forecasting, and sales trends analysis.
- Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, capable of identifying problems and developing efficient solutions.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Demand Planner
Posted 3 days ago
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The Demand Planner will be responsible for forecasting product demand, ensuring that inventory levels align with the sales projections, and optimizing the flow of inventory across the organization. The role will require strong analytical skills, the ability to interpret sales data, collaborate with sales and operations teams, and manage demand forecasting processes for various sales channels. This person will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the demand planning process supports overall business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Demand Forecasting & Planning:
Forecasting Demand: Generate and maintain accurate demand forecasts for finished goods (FGs) based on historical sales data, market trends, customer consumption patterns, and sales projections.
Collaborate with Sales Team: Work closely with the sales team to incorporate their insights into demand forecasts, ensuring that sales targets, promotional campaigns, and market dynamics are accounted for in the planning process.
Develop Forecasting Models: Utilize advanced forecasting models and tools to ensure that forecasts are data-driven, accurate, and aligned with business objectives.
Demand Review: Conduct monthly demand review meetings with key stakeholders to discuss forecast accuracy, market trends, and necessary adjustments to forecast demand.
2. Inventory Management & Optimization:
Align Inventory with Demand: Work with the Sales Operations Head to ensure that inventory levels are adjusted based on demand forecasts, ensuring that finished goods are available in the Fulfillment Centres (FCs) and production facilities as needed.
Ensure Stock Availability: Ensure that stock levels are maintained to meet customer orders without overstocking, reducing waste and ensuring profitability.
Collaborate with Procurement & Operations: Collaborate with the procurement and operations teams to align production and ordering schedules with the demand forecasts and inventory levels.
3. Data Analysis & Reporting:
Analyze Sales & Demand Data: Review historical sales data and trends to develop accurate forecasts for future demand, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
Forecast Accuracy Reports: Prepare and present regular reports on forecast accuracy, highlighting any deviations from actual sales and recommending actions to improve forecasting accuracy.
Track Consumption Patterns: Track and analyze consumption patterns across sales channels and identify any variations that may require adjustments to demand forecasts or inventory levels.
4. Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:
Coordinate with Sales & Marketing: Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to understand upcoming promotions, seasonal demand spikes, or new product launches that could affect demand.
Collaborate with Supply Chain & Logistics: Coordinate with the supply chain and logistics teams to ensure that demand forecasts are aligned with production schedules and that any supply chain constraints are identified and addressed.
Provide Insights for Strategic Decisions: Offer actionable insights and recommendations on demand planning to assist in strategic decision-making, product assortment planning, and overall business strategy.
5. Continuous Improvement:
Demand Planning Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve the demand planning process by adopting new tools, improving collaboration with stakeholders, and refining forecasting methods.
Enhance Forecasting Techniques: Continuously refine forecasting models to improve accuracy, leveraging both qualitative insights and quantitative data.
6. Risk Management:
Identify Demand Risks: Identify any risks to meeting demand, including potential stockouts, production delays, or supply chain disruptions, and propose proactive mitigation strategies.
Adjust Forecasts for Variances: Regularly update demand forecasts to account for changes in market conditions, unexpected fluctuations in demand, or supply chain challenges.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration , Supply Chain Management , Logistics , or a related field.
3-8 years of experience in demand planning , forecasting , or supply chain management within a manufacturing or consumer goods environment.
Familiarity with sales forecasting , inventory management , and SAP .
Skills & Competencies:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills , with the ability to interpret data, recognize trends, and make data-driven decisions.
Attention to detail and ability to manage complex data sets with high accuracy.
Proficiency in Excel and experience with demand forecasting software and SAP
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of inventory management , demand forecasting , and sales trends analysis .
Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, capable of identifying problems and developing efficient solutions.
Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
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Shell began operations in India more than 80 years ago. At Shell India, we invest in our people through our industry-leading development programmes, which sees our employees thrive and gain access to experts on a local and global level.
To date, we have invested more than US$ 1 billion already in India’s energy sector alone, in socially and environmentally responsible ways. Shell is the only global major to have a fuel retail license in India. Shell aims to establish a new hub in Bangalore, and scale it up over a five-year period.
Where you fit in
This role will support Lubricants Americas in delivering its growth ambitions. Lubricants Americas falls under the Shell Global Lubricants umbrella -- A business advancing towards an accelerated growth commitment by 2025 with a 10% CAGR.
As part of the Lubricants Americas Supply Chain Optimization and Projects organization, this team will drive world class Sales and Operations Planning for North and South America lubricant supply chain network across multiple sales channels (B2B, B2C, Indirect, Retail). The broad product portfolio includes fast-moving consumer goods, products exclusively developed for key customers, and specialty products with niche applications.
What’s the role
The Demand Planner and the S&OE planner are responsible for forecasting demand for the Lubricants Americas business.
- Develop forecast models for effective management of the American portfolio of several thousand finished good SKUs.
- Build relationships with assigned sales channels to deeply understand business strategy and risked opportunity pipeline and incorporate into the forecast.
- Understand and quantify the impacts of sales and marketing initiatives and incorporate into the forecast view.
- Produce a risked volume and value forecast using qualitative and quantitative inputs.
- Drive continuous improvement to improve forecast accuracy.
- Develop alternate strategies to ensure the end to end enterprise profit is achieve as per plan
- Collaborate end to end with Sales and Marketing and Supply Chain to set demand management strategy, facilitate trade-off and demand management discussions, execute demand shaping efforts, and successfully balance supply and demand.
What we need from you
Mandatory Qualifications:
- At least 3+ years experience with statistical modeling and/or complex analytics. (Demand planning or supply chain analytics experience is a strong plus.)
- Excellent attention to detail and time management skills, with experience balancing competing priorities and delivering to challenging deadlines.
- Experience in SAP or other Demand Planning and/or Supply Chain planning software is a plus.
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel are a must – Additional skills with data analytics, statistical software, reporting, data visualization software are a plus (e.g. Power BI).
- Problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to dig down to the root cause of issues and drive appropriate solutions.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and influence with data at all levels of the organization.
The role will be based out of India to support the lubricants business in the North America. The working hours will be US hours (Houston) with some flexibility. Shift allowance (as per India country norms i.e. IRN 475/ per day (shift)) will be provided for the off-shift requirement in addition to the regular salary
Demand Planner : Minimum of 6+ years supply chain planning experience in a Logistics/Planning environment focused on demand/supply alignment, process improvements and analysis to achieve results or equivalent experience in a data scientist/forecasting role outside of supply chain.
S&OE Planner: Minimum of 4+ years supply chain planning experience in a Logistics/Planning environment focused on demand/supply alignment, process improvements and analysis to achieve results or equivalent experience in a data scientist/forecasting role outside of supply chain.
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What we offer
You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
- Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
- Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
- Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
- Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
- Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
- Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
- Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
- Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
- Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
- Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and
- international teams.
- Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.
We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, .
Who We Are
Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies, employing 103,000 people and with operations in more than 70 countries. We use advanced technologies and take an innovative approach as we seek to help the world build a sustainable energy future.
Shell is a customer-focused organisation, serving more than 1 million commercial and industrial customers, and around 33 million customers daily at more than 47,000 Shell-branded retail service stations.
Our approach
Powering Progress sets our strategy to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050, generating value for our shareholders, our customers and wider society. As we move forward on this journey, we will power lives and respect nature while maintaining our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people.
Our values
At Shell, we share a set of core values – honesty, integrity and respect for people – which underpin all the work we do. The Shell General Business Principles, Code of Conduct and Ethics and Compliance Manual help everyone at Shell act in line with these values and comply with relevant laws and regulations.
Demand Planner
Posted 1 day ago
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Position Overview:
The Demand Planner will be responsible for forecasting product demand, ensuring that inventory levels align with the sales projections, and optimizing the flow of inventory across the organization. The role will require strong analytical skills, the ability to interpret sales data, collaborate with sales and operations teams, and manage demand forecasting processes for various sales channels. This person will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the demand planning process supports overall business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Demand Forecasting & Planning:
- Forecasting Demand: Generate and maintain accurate demand forecasts for finished goods (FGs) based on historical sales data, market trends, customer consumption patterns, and sales projections.
- Collaborate with Sales Team: Work closely with the sales team to incorporate their insights into demand forecasts, ensuring that sales targets, promotional campaigns, and market dynamics are accounted for in the planning process.
- Develop Forecasting Models: Utilize advanced forecasting models and tools to ensure that forecasts are data-driven, accurate, and aligned with business objectives.
- Demand Review: Conduct monthly demand review meetings with key stakeholders to discuss forecast accuracy, market trends, and necessary adjustments to forecast demand.
2. Inventory Management & Optimization:
- Align Inventory with Demand: Work with the Sales Operations Head to ensure that inventory levels are adjusted based on demand forecasts, ensuring that finished goods are available in the Fulfillment Centres (FCs) and production facilities as needed.
- Ensure Stock Availability: Ensure that stock levels are maintained to meet customer orders without overstocking, reducing waste and ensuring profitability.
- Collaborate with Procurement & Operations: Collaborate with the procurement and operations teams to align production and ordering schedules with the demand forecasts and inventory levels.
3. Data Analysis & Reporting:
- Analyze Sales & Demand Data: Review historical sales data and trends to develop accurate forecasts for future demand, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
- Forecast Accuracy Reports: Prepare and present regular reports on forecast accuracy, highlighting any deviations from actual sales and recommending actions to improve forecasting accuracy.
- Track Consumption Patterns: Track and analyze consumption patterns across sales channels and identify any variations that may require adjustments to demand forecasts or inventory levels.
4. Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:
- Coordinate with Sales & Marketing: Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to understand upcoming promotions, seasonal demand spikes, or new product launches that could affect demand.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain & Logistics: Coordinate with the supply chain and logistics teams to ensure that demand forecasts are aligned with production schedules and that any supply chain constraints are identified and addressed.
- Provide Insights for Strategic Decisions: Offer actionable insights and recommendations on demand planning to assist in strategic decision-making, product assortment planning, and overall business strategy.
5. Continuous Improvement:
- Demand Planning Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve the demand planning process by adopting new tools, improving collaboration with stakeholders, and refining forecasting methods.
- Enhance Forecasting Techniques: Continuously refine forecasting models to improve accuracy, leveraging both qualitative insights and quantitative data.
6. Risk Management:
- Identify Demand Risks: Identify any risks to meeting demand, including potential stockouts, production delays, or supply chain disruptions, and propose proactive mitigation strategies.
- Adjust Forecasts for Variances: Regularly update demand forecasts to account for changes in market conditions, unexpected fluctuations in demand, or supply chain challenges.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration , Supply Chain Management , Logistics , or a related field.
- 3-8 years of experience in demand planning , forecasting , or supply chain management within a manufacturing or consumer goods environment.
- Familiarity with sales forecasting , inventory management , and SAP .
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills , with the ability to interpret data, recognize trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage complex data sets with high accuracy.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with demand forecasting software and SAP
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of inventory management , demand forecasting , and sales trends analysis .
- Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, capable of identifying problems and developing efficient solutions.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Supply Chain Planner
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As a Supply Chain Planner specializing in Returnable Packaging, you will be responsible for planning and maintaining daily supply chain operations across materials, inventory, logistics, and packaging management. This role ensures that both internal and external customer expectations are met through effective planning, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Manage Returnable Packaging MRP and resolve horizontal plan shortages.
+ Direct shipments from 3PL container management centers.
+ Intake and resolve supplier- and plant-raised issues related to packaging and materials.
+ Configure MRP for new suppliers, part numbers, and packaging changes.
+ Maintain asset management controls, ensuring inventory accuracy for returnable assets.
+ Publish weekly KPIs for container centers and monthly KPIs for Cummins sites.
+ Lead QMS improvement plans and continuous improvement projects.
+ Execute daily operational planning processes and mitigate supply chain risks.
+ Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement tactical improvements.
+ Utilize planning systems to drive consistent signals across the supply chain.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
+ This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
**Core Competencies**
+ **Communicates Effectively:** Tailors communication to different audiences.
+ **Customer Focus:** Builds strong relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
+ **Drives Results:** Achieves goals consistently, even under pressure.
+ **Global Perspective:** Applies a broad, international view to problem-solving.
+ **Manages Complexity:** Analyzes complex data to make informed decisions.
+ **Optimizes Work Processes:** Continuously improves processes for efficiency.
+ **Values Differences:** Embraces diverse perspectives and cultures.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Skills and Experience**
+ **Experience Level:** 6-8years of relevant experience in supply chain planning or logistics.
+ **Materials Planning System Utilization:** Proficient in using MRP systems and tools like Excel, Access, TOAD, OMS.
+ **Part Change Control Management:** Experience in managing engineering change requests and minimizing obsolete inventory.
+ **Plan for Every Part (PFEP):** Understanding of PFEP principles and their application across the supply chain.
+ **Master Supply Scheduling:** Ability to align production schedules with customer demand and operational efficiency.
+ **Material Planning:** Skilled in using advanced planning tools and dashboards for inventory optimization.
+ **KPI Management:** Ability to interpret and act on supply chain KPIs to drive performance improvements.
**Shift:** Night Shift (5:00 PM to 2:00 AM IST)
**Shift Benefits:** Night shift allowance, pickup and drop facilities within PMC & PCMC limits
**Job** Supply Chain Planning
**Organization** Cummins Inc.
**Role Category** Hybrid
**Job Type** Exempt - Experienced
**ReqID** 2416993
**Relocation Package** No
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Supply Chain Planner
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As a Supply Chain Planner at Cummins, you will be responsible for planning and maintaining daily supply chain operations across one or more functional areas such as materials, production, inventory, logistics, customer service, demand management, or order fulfillment. You will ensure that both internal and external customer expectations are met through effective planning, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous process improvement.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Develop and implement planning system strategies to enhance supply chain signals.
+ Monitor and adjust planning parameters to ensure optimal performance.
+ Execute daily operational planning processes within assigned functional areas.
+ Identify and mitigate potential supply chain failures and associated risks.
+ Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive short-term tactical improvements.
+ Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify improvement areas and develop action plans.
+ Participate in cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
+ Utilize planning systems and tools to ensure consistent and accurate planning signals across the supply chain.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Skills and Competencies**
+ **Part Change Control Management:** Experience with supersession processes and engineering change requests.
+ **Supplier and Stakeholder Management:** Proven ability to manage relationships and expectations.
+ **Materials Planning System Utilization:** Proficient in using planning systems and tools (e.g., Excel, Access, TOAD, OMS).
+ **Plan for Every Part (PFEP):** Understanding of PFEP principles and their application across the supply chain.
+ **Master Supply Scheduling:** Ability to develop and maintain valid production schedules.
+ **Material Planning & KPI Management:** Skilled in using BI dashboards and advanced planning tools for decision-making and performance tracking.
**Core Competencies:**
+ Communicates effectively
+ Customer focus
+ Drives results
+ Global perspective
+ Manages complexity
+ Optimizes work processes
+ Values differences
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
+ Certification in supply chain or logistics (e.g., APICS, CPIM) is a plus.
**Experience**
+ 5+ZW years of relevant experience in supply chain planning or a related field.
+ Experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment is preferred.
**Job** Supply Chain Planning
**Organization** Cummins Inc.
**Role Category** Hybrid
**Job Type** Exempt - Experienced
**ReqID** 2417701
**Relocation Package** No
Supply Chain Planner
Posted 2 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for planning and maintaining daily supply chain operations in one or more functional areas such as materials, production, inventory, logistics, customer service, demand management, or order fulfillment. This role ensures that both internal and external customer expectations and requirements are consistently met through data-driven decision-making and customer-centric supply planning practices.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Execute daily operational planning processes within a specified supply chain functional area.
+ Develop planning system strategies to enhance signal quality across the supply chain.
+ Monitor and adjust planning system parameters to improve planning accuracy and responsiveness.
+ Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks and failures.
+ Use Kinaxis (RapidResponse or Maestro) and other planning systems/tools to drive consistent and optimized supply signals.
+ Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement short-term tactical improvements.
+ Analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and develop action plans for performance improvement.
+ Participate in and support continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional teams.
+ Leverage tools such as Advanced Planning Command Center, BI Dashboards, Excel, TOAD, and OMS for materials and capacity planning.
+ Manage engineering changes and part transitions to minimize Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory.
+ Apply Plan for Every Part (PFEP) methodology to ensure parts delivery efficiency.
+ Support master scheduling, inventory optimization, and replenishment planning.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Skills and Experience**
+ Minimal to intermediate level of relevant supply chain planning experience.
+ Demonstrated experience in Kit Planning, E&O Management, and KPI Management.
+ Hands-on experience with Kinaxis (RapidResponse or Maestro) is strongly preferred.
+ Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
+ Customer-centric mindset with a commitment to delivering responsive solutions.
**Key Competencies**
+ **Communicates effectively:** Delivers clear and concise messages tailored to different audiences.
+ **Customer focus:** Builds strong customer relationships and delivers tailored solutions.
+ **Drives results:** Maintains focus and performance under pressure, achieving consistent outcomes.
+ **Global perspective:** Understands broader context and considers global dynamics in decision-making.
+ **Manages complexity:** Analyzes complex information to make sound decisions.
+ **Optimizes work processes:** Continuously seeks efficient and effective process improvements.
+ **Materials Planning System Utilization:** Uses enterprise planning tools effectively to manage supply and demand.
+ **Part Change Control Management:** Manages changes to minimize supply disruptions and inventory waste.
+ **PFEP Implementation:** Applies structured planning for optimized material flow.
+ **Master Supply Scheduling:** Develops schedules aligned with customer demand and production capacity.
+ **Material Planning Expertise:** Uses advanced tools for inventory and availability decisions.
+ **Materials KPI Management:** Analyzes performance metrics and drives improvements.
+ **Values differences:** Embraces diverse perspectives to enrich team performance and innovation.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Required Qualifications**
+ 8+ Years of experience in Supply chain, Master production scheduling, MPS, Inventory control, Supply chain risk assessment, Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory, Create reports and dashboards in power BI, Data extraction, SQL.
+ Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
+ This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
**Shift time - 8am to 5pm**
**Hybrid Role.**
**Job** Supply Chain Planning
**Organization** Cummins Inc.
**Role Category** Hybrid
**Job Type** Exempt - Experienced
**ReqID** 2417271
**Relocation Package** No
Supply Chain Planner
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DESCRIPTION
The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for planning and maintaining daily supply chain operations in one or more functional areas such as materials, production, inventory, logistics, customer service, demand management, or order fulfillment. This role ensures that both internal and external customer expectations and requirements are consistently met through data-driven decision-making and customer-centric supply planning practices.
Key Responsibilities
Execute daily operational planning processes within a specified supply chain functional area.
Develop planning system strategies to enhance signal quality across the supply chain.
Monitor and adjust planning system parameters to improve planning accuracy and responsiveness.
Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks and failures.
Use Kinaxis (RapidResponse or Maestro) and other planning systems/tools to drive consistent and optimized supply signals.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement short-term tactical improvements.
Analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and develop action plans for performance improvement.
Participate in and support continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional teams.
Leverage tools such as Advanced Planning Command Center, BI Dashboards, Excel, TOAD, and OMS for materials and capacity planning.
Manage engineering changes and part transitions to minimize Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory.
Apply Plan for Every Part (PFEP) methodology to ensure parts delivery efficiency.
Support master scheduling, inventory optimization, and replenishment planning.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Skills and Experience
Minimal to intermediate level of relevant supply chain planning experience.
Demonstrated experience in Kit Planning, E&O Management, and KPI Management.
Hands-on experience with Kinaxis (RapidResponse or Maestro) is strongly preferred.
Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
Customer-centric mindset with a commitment to delivering responsive solutions.
Key Competencies
Communicates effectively: Delivers clear and concise messages tailored to different audiences.
Customer focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers tailored solutions.
Drives results: Maintains focus and performance under pressure, achieving consistent outcomes.
Global perspective: Understands broader context and considers global dynamics in decision-making.
Manages complexity: Analyzes complex information to make sound decisions.
Optimizes work processes: Continuously seeks efficient and effective process improvements.
Materials Planning System Utilization: Uses enterprise planning tools effectively to manage supply and demand.
Part Change Control Management: Manages changes to minimize supply disruptions and inventory waste.
PFEP Implementation: Applies structured planning for optimized material flow.
Master Supply Scheduling: Develops schedules aligned with customer demand and production capacity.
Material Planning Expertise: Uses advanced tools for inventory and availability decisions.
Materials KPI Management: Analyzes performance metrics and drives improvements.
Values differences: Embraces diverse perspectives to enrich team performance and innovation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
8+ Years of experience in Supply chain, Master production scheduling, MPS, Inventory control, Supply chain risk assessment, Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory, Create reports and dashboards in power BI, Data extraction, SQL.
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Shift time - 8am to 5pm
Hybrid Role.