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• Role Description:    
• Demand Planning: This involves forecasting future customer demand for products. 
• This is done by analyzing historical sales data, market trends, promotional activities, and other relevant factors. 
• The goal is to create accurate forecasts that inform inventory decisions and production planning. 
• This often involves using statistical models and collaborating with sales, marketing, and finance tea
• Replenishment Planning: This focuses on managing inventory levels to meet forecasted demand while minimizing costs. 
• This includes determining optimal order quantities, managing safety stock, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods. 
• The goal is to balance service levels (meeting customer demand) with inventory costs (holding excess stock).
• JDA Software Proficiency: The core of these roles involves using JDAs supply chain planning software. 
• This requires expertise in using the various modules related to demand planning and replenishment, including data entry, analysis, report generation, and system maintenance. 
• Specific modules used might vary depending on the company and its needs.
• Collaboration and Communication: These roles require significant collaboration with various teams, including sales, marketing, finance, operations, and supply chain. 
• Effective communication is crucial for sharing forecasts, coordinating plans, and resolving issues

Thanks & Regards

Sai Krishna

iTech US, Inc.