Delivery Lead Manager

Skill required: Supply Chain - SAP SCM APO Demand Planning


Designation: Delivery Lead Manager


Qualifications:Any Graduation


Years of Experience:13 to 18 years

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What would you do Accenture is seeking a dynamic and results oriented Demand Planning Manager to lead and transform global demand planning operations. This role is focused on driving forecast accuracy, enabling data driven decision making, and delivering measurable business outcomes through advanced analytics, digital transformation, and strong cross functional collaboration.You will work closely with internal and external clients to design, execute, and continuously improve demand planning processes while ensuring alignment with supply chain KPIs, client SLAs, and broader business objectives.Supply Chain involves managing the flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers. This role includes planning and coordinating production, transportation, and inventory management. It also involves ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and quality control. The goal is to optimize the entire supply chain process to meet customer demands and improve organizational efficiency.A solution used to support Forecast market demand for company`s products and produce a consensus demand plan either in volume or value or both. Make use of automated planning and management by exception.


What are we looking for

Team ManagementYes (20 to 30 team members: Associate Manager, Team Leads, Sr Analysts & Analysts)Experience Required10 to 18+ years in Demand planning and Forecasting, EducationBachelors (B.Com/B.Sc/BBA/BE/B.Tech); Masters in Supply Chain & Operations is preferredTools & SystemsAPS tools (Kinaxis/o9/OMP/ IBP/APO, etc.), SAP ECC, Power BI and Advance ExcelTravel RequirementAs per business requirement Industry ExperienceFMCG, Regulatory, Electronics, Manufacturing, or similar large-scale supply chain environments


Roles and Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities1. Global Demand Planning Leadership

Architect and lead end to end global demand planning processes across multiple business units and geographies

Ensure robust statistical forecasting, demand signal integration, and scenario planning

Partner with Sales, Marketing, Supply, and S&OP teams to align demand plans with business strategy2. Advanced Forecasting & Analytics

Design, deploy, and optimize advanced forecasting models (e.g., ARIMA, exponential smoothing, AI/ML techniques)

Leverage leading planning and analytics platforms such as Kinaxis, SAP IBP, O9 etc

Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, actionable business insights3. Data Integration & Automation

Integrate multiple demand signals including historical sales, POS data, promotions, market intelligence, and external indicators

Automate data pipelines, forecasting workflows, and performance reporting

Develop executive ready dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, and SAP Analytics Cloud4. Exception Based Planning & Performance Management

Design and implement exception based planning frameworks

Proactively identify forecast deviations, demand supply gaps, and risks using root cause analytics

Drive corrective actions to improve forecast accuracy and service performance5. Digital Transformation & Innovation

Lead demand planning digital transformation initiatives, including AI/ML based forecasting, digital twins, and near real time analytics

Champion adoption of next generation planning tools and best in class methodologies6. Master Data Governance

Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of demand relevant master data (product, customer, location)

Govern data across systems such as SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, and enterprise data platforms7. Continuous Improvement

Lead Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma initiatives to streamline demand planning processes

Reduce forecast error, shorten planning cycles, and improve planning maturity8. Team Leadership & Capability Building

Lead, mentor, and upskill demand planning teams in advanced analytics, systems, and industry best practices

Build a high performance, insight driven planning organization

Please note that this role may require you to work in rotational shifts


Qualification Any Graduation