Demand Planner

Role: Senior Manager – Demand & Resource Planning

Location: Hyderabad

Industry Preference: Office Furniture/Glass/Lights/Architectural solutions/Landscape solutions/corporate interior/Real Estate/E-commerce/Building Materials

About Gamlaa Bioscapes:

Gamlaa Bioscapes (https://gamlaa.com/) is a pioneering company specializing in innovative bioscape solutions that enhance living environments with nature-inspired designs. We are committed to delivering exceptional client value through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge technologies.

Role Objective

Drive forward-looking forecasting and integrated demand planning, translating it into complete execution readiness across:

• Materials (plants, planters, accessories)
• Manpower (project teams, maintenance crews)
• Vendor sourcing & capacity
• Ensure zero revenue loss or execution delays due to planning gaps, while optimizing working capital and margins (CM1 / CM2).

Key Responsibilities

1. Sales & Demand Forecasting

• Build rolling forecasts (weekly/monthly) using pipeline, project schedules, AMC cycles, and seasonality
• Create city-wise demand visibility across projects and services
• Continuously track and improve forecast vs actual accuracy

2. Demand to Material Planning

• Translate demand into BoM-linked material plans:
• Plants (live inventory)
• Planters, irrigation, and accessories
• Align material readiness with execution timelines
• Drive backward planning (execution date → procurement readiness→ Supply chain readiness→ Vendor mapping-> deliveries)

3. Inventory vs Vendor Sourcing Strategy

• Decide sourcing mix:
• Inventory utilization vs just-in-time procurement
• Map and manage vendor ecosystem capacity (nurseries, suppliers)
• Ensure availability of critical SKUs ahead of demand

4. Manpower Forecasting & Deployment

• Forecast manpower requirements based on:
• Project pipeline (installations)
• AMC/Plant maintenance service workload (recurring demand)
• Plan city/site-wise deployment, crew sizing, and skill mix
• Ensure no service or execution delays due to manpower gaps

5. Perishable Inventory & Wastage Control

• Manage live plant inventory lifecycle
• Minimize mortality, wastage, and excess stock
• Ensure just-in-time availability with optimal freshness

6. Revenue & Execution Assurance

• Identify risks:
• Material shortages
• Manpower constraints
• Provide early warning signals to Sales & Operations
• Ensure zero revenue leakage due to planning inefficiencies

7. Multi-City Planning & Optimization

• Build integrated city-wise plans (demand, inventory, manpower)
• Optimize:
• Stock positioning (central vs site-level)
• Inter-city transfers
• Crew deployment efficiency

8. Systems, Dashboards & Automation

• Own dashboards for:
• Forecast vs Actuals
• Material Readiness vs Pipeline
• Manpower Utilization
• Inventory Aging & Wastage
• Work with ERP (ERPNext/ Procuzy/ Salesforce) + BI tools (Power BI / Zoho Analytics)
• Drive automation and system-led planning workflows

Key Metrics of Success

• Forecast Accuracy (Sales & Demand)
• % Projects / Site deployment Delayed due to Planning Gaps
• Material Readiness vs Demand (%)
• Manpower Utilization & SLA Adherence
• Material Wastage %
• Inventory Turns & Working Capital Days
• Revenue Loss due to Material / Manpower Gaps
• CM1 / CM2 Improvement

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 5–10 years in Demand Planning / Sales Forecasting / Supply Chain / Resource Planning
• Experience in project-based, multi-city, material-heavy operations
• Exposure to manpower planning / field operations/ Service deliveries
• Strong analytical skills (Excel mandatory, BI tools preferred)
• Ability to connect forecasting → planning → execution → revenue impact

Quick Fit Check

You're a strong fit if you can:

• Build a forward-looking demand + material + manpower plan
• Make inventory vs vendor sourcing decisions confidently
• Demonstrate clear impact on revenue, execution timelines, or cost optimization