Lead Demand Planner Analyst

Job DescriptionAlimentation Couche-Tard Inc. , (ACT) is a global Fortune 200 company. A leader in the convenience store and fuel space, ACT’s retail network includes ~17,000 convenience stores, and has footprint across 31 countries and territories primarily under the Circle K brand. The Senior Demand Planner will work closely with National, Business Areas and Business Unit Merchants as well as other members of ACT’s North American Support Team in addition to Vendors to enable effective product demand forecasts. This position will have oversight of one or more Demand Planners, aiding staff scheduling, planning, training and general communication, among other thigs. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Location:

Cyber Hub, Gurugram, Haryana (5 days in office)Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 Hours)Reports To: Analytics Manager___________________________________________________________________________________________________________About The RoleThe Lead Demand Planner Analyst must demonstrate the ability to effectively lead their respective staff in properly plan for shifts in consumer purchasing, while optimizing product inventory levels. Product forecasting will be managed in Relex (inventory planning system), interfacing with Merchants and Vendors for their assigned area of business, ensuring proper planning for item introductions, promotions, item discontinuation, and more.

Roles & ResponsibilitiesAnalytics (Data & Insights)Deliver actionable insights on item-level forecasts both prospective and retrospective to support Merchants in vendor discussions, negotiations, and internal processes (e. g.

, promotional decisions)Uses analytics to advise and influence internal teams on product demand planning decisions, clearly articulating the cause-effect of actionsLeverage Power BI, Relex and PDI Focal Point reporting to benchmark and improve KPI performanceGenerate allocation scenarios in Relex inventory management system to determine appropriate distribution of liquidated productsProvide analytical support for item discontinuation decisions and systemic issues such as stockouts and Days on Hand challengesStakeholder ManagementOversight of one or more Demand Planner Analyst with respect to training, scheduling, planning, etc.

Assist internal teams in seasonal, annual, and long-range strategic product demand planning with support from Operational Leaders, Merchants and VendorsContribute to strategic product demand planning meetings (e. g. , weekly vendor meetings, vendor business reviews, internal inventory planning sessions, etc.

)Collaborate with Inventory Demand Planning Leadership as well as Relex Support Staff to make enhancements to the Demand Planning/Ordering Tool and associated reportingTrain Operations and Merchandising team members on Relex for effective forecasting and provide ongoing troubleshooting supportOperational ExcellenceSets targets and achieves inventory productivity plans to support sales, gross margin, and in-stock objectivesReview and adjust item forecasts, including new item setups, everyday items, and halo/cannibalization relationships to ensure accurate product availabilityExecutes and measures product demand planning performance against category plans for timely decision-makingLead forecasting efforts for special events, holidays, and large-scale activities to address demand fluctuationsInvestigate and resolve master data inaccuracies and systemic inventory challenges with a root-cause mindsetIdentify and drive process improvements in demand planning practices to increase forecast accuracy and operational efficiencyJob RequirementsEducation and Relevant ExperienceBachelor’s degree in business or related field is preferred6 years+ of experience in inventory demand planning1-3 years experience with leading teamProven track record in setting and achieving inventory short, medium and long-range inventory plansExceptional ability to communicate complex analytics in a clear, actionable manner to influence decision-makingStrong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external partiesSkilled in monitoring and measuring inventory demand planning performance against goals, with the ability to provide insights and make timely adjustmentsResults-driven mindset with the ability to balance strategic planning and tactical executionBehavioural SkillsDelivery ExcellenceBusiness DispositionSocial IntelligenceInnovation & AgilityPurposeful LeadershipTechnical Skills Strong analytical skills with proficiency in inventory management software and tools (e.

g. , PDI, Relex)Advanced proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools; experience with visualization tools e. g. , Power BI, Tableau etc