Main Purpose of the Job

The Concurrent Planner contributes to the Category Demand & Supply Planning team by applying best practices and efficient end to end supply planning processes. The role ensures product availability across the supply network while optimizing Total Delivered Cost (TDC). This position supports a customer and consumer centric mindset, balancing service levels, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Customer & Market Focused Planning

Ensure the availability of fresh finished and semi finished goods at the right stock locations while optimizing service levels and costs.

Promote a strong customer centric approach in all supply planning activities.

Challenge markets demand plan accuracy, driving continuous improvement in DPA (Demand Planning Accuracy) & BIAS.

Support category specific business models, channels, and customer needs.

Supply Network Coordination & Crisis Management

Lead allocation, arbitration, and decision making for the markets in alignment with business rules.

Coordinate contingency sourcing solutions in collaboration with functional stakeholders.

Participate in and contribute to crisis management committees.

Cross Functional Collaboration

Act as the primary escalation point for regional, market, and factory partners.

Ensure effective communication with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, quality, finance, sales, and marketing teams.

Maintain strong relationships with business leaders to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

Identify and drive improvements aligned with DSP Excellence principles.

Enhance visibility, quality, and efficiency of demand and supply plans.

People Leadership & Talent Development

Build and maintain a skilled, motivated, and multinational team.

Foster a culture of collaboration, capability building, and continuous improvement.

Develop a robust talent pipeline and strengthen succession planning initiatives.

Required Skills & Functional Competencies

Required Experience

Professional Experience

5+ years of experience in demand planning and/or supply planning.

5+ years of people management experience with proven capability to lead, develop, and motivate teams.

Demonstrated experience in process optimization and driving supply chain efficiency.

Proven track record in inventory management, supply network planning, demand accuracy improvement, and end to end supply chain performance.

Academic Background

Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or Economics (required).

Master s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or an MBA (preferred).

Desired Candidate Profile

• 5+ years of experience in demand planning and/or supply planning.
• 5+ years of people management experience with proven capability to lead, develop, and motivate teams.
• Demonstrated experience in process optimization and driving supply chain efficiency.
• Proven track record in inventory management, supply network planning, demand accuracy improvement, and end to end supply chain performance.
• Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or Economics (required).
• Master s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or an MBA (preferred).