Associate Manager- Business Intelligence Planning

About the Role: The Business Intelligence & Planning Manager will drive data-informed planning and strategic growth for the inverter business. This role focuses on identifying high-impact market opportunities, shaping expansion plans, and ensuring accurate forecasting to align supply, sales, and operational activities across markets. What you would be expected to do: Market Intelligence & Insights Conduct ongoing market assessments covering: Energy pricing (grid, diesel, petrol ) Customer affordability and purchasing trend Industry offerings, pricing, and market positioning Develop and maintain market intelligence dashboards for senior stakeholders. Provide insights on market trends, opportunities, and potential risks. Growth Strategy & Market Expansion Identify and assess new markets, cities, and customer segments. Develop market entry plans covering pricing, product suitability, and go-to-market considerations. Partner with country teams on launch planning and growth activities. Create expansion roadmaps and implementation timelines. Demand Planning & Forecasting Develop and manage demand forecasts. Align forecasts with: Sales projections Marketing plans and pipeline projections Historical performance and seasonal trends Introduction of new inverter products Work closely with supply chain and operations teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels and Product availability during launches and expansion phases Track forecast accuracy and continuously improve forecasting approaches using actual performance data. Identify demand-related risks (e.g. understocking, overstocking, slow-moving inventory) and propose appropriate actions. Strategic Initiatives & Business Planning Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and planning activities. Develop business cases and financial models. Monitor implementation progress and help deliver against defined priorities. You might be a strong candidate if you have: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience in business intelligence, strategy, or demand planning Ability to translate data into commercial actions Cross-functional collaboration (sales, marketing, supply chain) Experience in energy, fintech, or emerging markets (preferred) What Sun King offers: Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry An open-minded, collaborative culture with enthusiastic colleagues driven by the challenge of innovation and making a profound impact on people and the planet. A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds. Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun King Center for Leadership. go to method of application »