HARSHIT JAIN
Summary
Demand Planner with over 5 years of experience in Q-commerce, and Retail Supply Chain Management. Expertise in demand forecasting, inventory planning, replenishment operations, and analytics. Proven ability to enhance forecast accuracy, streamline inventory flows, and align cross-functional stakeholders to business goals. Adept with tools like BY/JDA, SQL, and Power BI.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assitant Demand Planning Manager
Hindustan Unilever Limited, HUL
12.2025 - 05.2026
- Own and facilitate end-to-end S&OP process for Qcom channels, coordinating across Brand, CM, CD, Supply Planning, Customer Service, and Category Finance
- Drove periodic reviews of QGP/3TDP forecasts, implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecasting reliability
- Analysed forecast accuracy and bias, identifying process enhancements that improved key performance indicators
- Analyze demand patterns and create demand constructs at SKU level, incorporating inputs from Brand and Customer Marketing teams for unbiased uplift/downlift decisions
- Identified demand drivers within evolving economic landscape, evolving forecasting methodologies to better align with market trends
- Lead Event Planning for Big Days and Public Holidays to optimize inventory positioning
Demand Planner
Anko GCC
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Demand forecasting and Distribution Planning for 350 stores across Australia and New Zealand
- Developed an analytics engine to recommend algorithmic parameters based on sales rate, Stock availability and demand classification to enhance sales performance and forecasting accuracy
- Standardized, Centralized and Automated the process to calculate Store splits for Short Life Cycle Products using like product mapping.
- Conceptualized a new store metric to assess forecast accuracy independently of country forecast.
- Drove seasonal uplift planning through data-backed for Shopping Centre and Resort stores to align with seasonal peaks and optimize inventory
- Drove seamless go-live of new stores through proactive inventory and forecast planning
- Generate accurate Demand forecast using (Statistical and ML Models) for $ 800 m portfolio RBU based upon Sales rate and season profiles
- Used Time series Decomposition to create Seasonal Profile values to identify and solve exceptions for Moving Event Peaks
- Routinely reviewing the exceptions report based on forecast error, bias and allocation performance
- Collaborated with Stake holders to maintain forecast accuracy to agreed target
- Realized a 250-bps improvement in Lag 3 forecast accuracy by deploying prescriptive engine
- Enhanced the allocation accuracy by 10% for Top Stores using like product mapping
- Awarded Best Project for August in recognition of exemplary project execution
Assistant Manager – Demand Planning
Blinkit
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Ensured 95%+ availability across 120+ dark stores by overseeing procurement, stock transfers, and SKU replenishment for West region.
- Generated weekly demand inputs by analyzing sales velocity, search trends, and seasonality, recommended forecast uplifts for high-velocity SKUs, improving forecast accuracy and reducing stockouts •
- Monitored forecast vs actuals (FA) and conducted root cause analysis on deviations, feeding insights back into forecast revisions and inventory norms to minimize errors and improve service levels
- Managed grocery availability for 5000+ SKUs, coordinating with Category, Brand SPOCs, and Fill Rate teams to optimize supply.
- Developed trackers and reports for weekly reviews with City CEOs, enhancing visibility and decision making.
- Oversaw availability of special assortments during festivals and occasions, boosting sales during peak periods.
Senior Inventory Executive
Reliance Retail
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in Preparation of RFQ, PO, Cost Estimation, BEP, and the Budget.
- Inventory Operations Management: Successfully managed all inventory operations in the Fulfillment Center, maintaining a green dashboard across all operational parameters.
- Cross-Functional Exposure: Gained insights into all supply chain functions, including Inbound, Inventory, Outbound, and Transport, while working at Reliance Retail.
- Shift Management: Led the Inventory Department during shifts, ensuring seamless execution of all inventory operations.
- Conducted regular training sessions for 3PL employees to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
Education
B.E - Mechanical
JEC
Jabalpur01-2021
Skills
- Forecasting
- Replenishment & Operations
- Data Analytics
- BY/JDA
- SQL
- Power BI
- cross-functional collaboration
Certification
- MITx: Supply Chain Fundamentals - Certificate covering comprehensive knowledge in Supply Chain Analytics
- Namaste SQL: SQL for Data analysis - Certified in SQL for Data Analysis – completed hands-on assignments and projects using real-world datasets
Languages
Hindi
Advanced
C1
English
Advanced
C1
Accomplishments
BLINKIT
- Boosted availability for the West region in by 4%, boosting revenue and ensuring seamless operations
- Enabled a seamless DC transition and stock transfer minimizing supply disruption
ANKO
- Realized a 250-bps improvement in Lag 3 forecast accuracy by deploying prescriptive engine
- Enhanced the allocation accuracy by 10% for Top Stores using like product mapping •
- Awarded Best Project for August in recognition of exemplary project execution
Timeline
Assitant Demand Planning Manager
Hindustan Unilever Limited, HUL
12.2025 - 05.2026
Demand Planner
Anko GCC
09.2023 - 12.2025
Assistant Manager – Demand Planning
Blinkit
01.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Inventory Executive
Reliance Retail
07.2021 - 12.2021
B.E - Mechanical
JEC