Necessary skills for Head of Demand Planning: skills and requirements

General requirements of a Head of Demand Planning

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in demand planning and management
• Proven track record of successful demand planning and forecasting
• Proven ability to manage teams, set objectives, and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Skills and Behaviours for a Head of Demand Planning

Continuous improvement
Fishbone Diagram Total Quality Management
Demand Planning & Forecasting systems
Demand forecasting softwares Demand planning softwares Planning softwares
Inventory Management
Inventory Control Inventory Management Managing Orders Product Assortment Stock Management
Knowledge of business environment
Business Knowledge Feasibility Studies Gap Analysis Market trends
Logistics
Logistics Management
Revenue Generation
Sales forecasts
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
Sales & Operation Planning
Developing others
Coaching others to succeed Enhancing individual and professional development Sharing knowledge, skills and expertise to others
Planning and organizing
Clarifying expectations of self and others Goal setting, planning and priorization Taking timely actions to ensure obligations are met

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