Demand Planning Manager

1. Product Strategy and Vision:
• Define product vision and objectives: Establish overall direction and specific goals for the product, ensuring alignment with the business strategy of each sales channel. Ensure product objectives align with overall business goals and market needs.
• Market research: Analyze customer needs, market trends, and competitors to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Develop product roadmap: Plan the product development journey from concept to launch, including key milestones and timelines.

2. Product Development and Management:
• Gather product requirements: Collaborate with stakeholders (customers, sales, technical
teams) to collect and define detailed product requirements.
• Develop product documentation: Create detailed descriptions of product
features and functionalities, including requirement documents and technical
specifications.
• Manage development process: Oversee and track product development progress, ensuring
effective cross-functional collaboration and timely execution.

3. Market Research and Analysis:
• Customer analysis: Study customer behavior and needs to shape products that align with market demands.
• Competitive product evaluation: Compare the company’s products with competitors to identify strengths and weaknesses, driving product improvement strategies
• Collect customer feedback: Utilize surveys, interviews, and usage data to gather insights and refine the product accordingly.

4. Sales, Inventory, and Promotions:
• Manage OTB budget: Oversee Open-to-Buy (OTB) budget for the financial year and allocate it monthly.
• Sales and inventory tracking: Monitor product performance, inventory turnover rates across categories, and plan promotional activities.
• Develop promotional campaigns: Create strategies to boost sales through discounts and marketing programs.
• Evaluate promotion effectiveness: Track and assess the impact of promotional campaigns, adjusting strategies as needed.

1. Product Strategy and Vision:
• Define product vision and objectives: Establish overall direction and specific goals for the product, ensuring alignment with the business strategy of each sales channel. Ensure product objectives align with overall business goals and market needs.
• Market research: Analyze customer needs, market trends, and competitors to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Develop product roadmap: Plan the product development journey from concept to launch, including key milestones and timelines.

2. Product Development and Management:
• Gather product requirements: Collaborate with stakeholders (customers, sales, technical
teams) to collect and define detailed product requirements.
• Develop product documentation: Create detailed descriptions of product
features and functionalities, including requirement documents and technical
specifications.
• Manage development process: Oversee and track product development progress, ensuring
effective cross-functional collaboration and timely execution.

3. Market Research and Analysis:
• Customer analysis: Study customer behavior and needs to shape products that align with market demands.
• Competitive product evaluation: Compare the company’s products with competitors to identify strengths and weaknesses, driving product improvement strategies
• Collect customer feedback: Utilize surveys, interviews, and usage data to gather insights and refine the product accordingly.

4. Sales, Inventory, and Promotions:
• Manage OTB budget: Oversee Open-to-Buy (OTB) budget for the financial year and allocate it monthly.
• Sales and inventory tracking: Monitor product performance, inventory turnover rates across categories, and plan promotional activities.
• Develop promotional campaigns: Create strategies to boost sales through discounts and marketing programs.
• Evaluate promotion effectiveness: Track and assess the impact of promotional campaigns, adjusting strategies as needed.