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.

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)

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.