29 Business Planning jobs in India

Roles & ResponsibilitiesConduct market research and analysis to determine optimal pricing strategies.

Analyze traffic trends, customer funnel to drive traffic and revenue

Conduct RCAs to identify problems and take actions

Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement pricing models.

Support brand and marketing teams with pricing data and guidance.

Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Proficiency in SQL, Python, Excel and data analysis tools.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.

Job Description :

• Drive the overall business planning for footwear category PAN India
• Understand the dynamics of each channel Retail, MBO, Distribution & Ecom to strengthen the business
• OTB planning & governance for the business & ensuring necessary approvals in place before placing buys
• Defining Footwear Annual Buy plan
• Governing agreed GM% deliverables for the business
• Managing and planning COGS% to MRP for the season
• For Local manufacturing, Measure & monitor factory KPIs and ensure that Vendor scorecards are maintained including OTIF and in time delivery percentage
• Plan & drive factory production capacity planning

Job Purpose

Lead Revenue discussion for Asia (Ex. India, China & ME) and Manage LBE / Revenues monthly, Qtrly & Annually. To achieve sales targets for the allocated region/country/cluster, in line with overall Cipla vision

Perform in-depth analysis to achieve reduction in operational complexities, Resolve Red buckets with cross functional teams, Reduce COPE, Supply visibility to DTM Partners, calculate and Improve OTIF, optimization of cost and improvement in service delivery for products available in the cluster, to ensure no supply constraints are present, thereby drive operational excellence for the cluster

Key Accountabilities:

1.Provide Revenue projections on monthly basis to the management to establish clear sales visibility for complete financial year on a rolling basis

• Lead monthly LBE for the region partner, molecule wise
• Finalize monthly rolling forecast for the region (S&OP)
• Identify major risks and opportunities impacting business in the region/ country, and prepare a weekly update report to submit to Head of emerging markets. Also propose a risk mitigation plan
• Conduct and drive weekly sales update meetings with the business operations team, to ensure LBE achievement
• Submit MoM for this meeting, to regional head
• Prepare monthly stock liquidation plan for the region
• maintain IBP file
• follow up for Purchase orders from partner and raise in SAP
• Give supply visibility to partners weekly
• Connect on teams with partners weakly
• Work on Order book gap v/s Budget

2.Manage sales related operational activities for the region to ensure on-time supply of products

• Conduct regular follow-ups with all stakeholders involved in the sales process, to highlight 'Red Buckets'
• Track partner in-market stocks by following-up with customers/ country managers to maintain minimum agreed levels of inventory
• Establish cross-functional coordination with planning team to check inventory levels and hence reduce cycle time for key/ urgent tenders/ orders
• Prepare and update weekly Order Book for the entire region
• Follow up with unit planner for timely dispatches
• Liase with logistics to plan shipments
• Follow up on VCR, BPR, BMR approvals from partner and other stake holders

3.Monitor and evaluate prices of products to ensure they are in line with approved budgets

• Track and ensure all product prices are maintained in line with the budgeted primary price defined at start of the year
• Arrange for all approvals as per DOA and Hurdle Rate Policy for the region, for any discounts/ changes in price (such as price directives from MOH, currency fluctuations), over written email with logical justification causing no impact on final P&L

Educational qualifications:

Science / Pharmacy graduate with MBA

Relevant experience:

Minimum 8 – 10 years of experience in international business operations with experience in handling complexities like regulated markets, internal bottlenecks etc.

Well versed with production planning and regulatory path of RCIS & APAC regions market for Pharma products

Job Description- Business Planning Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and results-driven Business Planning Manager with at least 2 - 3 years of experience in managing multiple IT and digital projects, ideally within the capital markets or financial services sector. The ideal candidate will have an MBA and a strong background in technical project delivery, project governance, and cross-functional coordination. This role requires excellent communication and critical thinking skills to effectively engage with stakeholders across technology, business, and compliance functions. You will be instrumental in ensuring that digital initiatives are well-planned, efficiently executed, and aligned with the firms strategic and regulatory objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Governance & Portfolio Management

• Manage and oversee multiple concurrent IT and digital transformation projects, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and regulatory timelines.
• Drive project governance processes, including milestone tracking, dependency management, and issue escalation.
• Align digital initiatives with business strategy, providing structured oversight and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.

Cross-functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Technology, Operations, Compliance, Product, and Vendor teams to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Facilitate project reviews and decision-making forums to resolve issues and maintain alignment across stakeholders.
• Communicate project goals, progress, risks, and impacts clearly to senior leadership.

Resource Planning & Performance Monitoring

• Work with department heads to plan and optimize resource allocation across initiatives.
• Maintain dashboards and project KPIs to monitor delivery performance, budget adherence, and process efficiency.

Business Planning & Technical Analysis

• Contribute to annual and quarterly planning cycles, supporting budgeting, forecasting, and digital roadmap development.
• Analyze internal operations and emerging capital market trends to inform planning decisions and prioritize initiatives.
• Bridge business and technology by translating technical insights into actionable business outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• MBA from a reputed institution.
• Minimum 4 years of project management experience, including handling multiple technical projects simultaneously.
• Proven exposure to capital markets, asset management, or financial services environments.
• Project Management certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile/Scrum) are preferred.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and digital transformation practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and critical thinking skills.