Distribution Planning Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION Incumbent will be responsible for formulating and executing the distribution strategy, providing analytical support to senior management and managing several high impact strategic initiatives. The job involves creating automated dashboards to track various parameters, planning and forecasting budgets, coordinating with key stakeholders across Sales channels, Branch, Business Insights, Business Planning, Investor Relations, Actuary, Strategy, Marketing and HR.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESMain duties, tasks and responsibilities of the roleFormulate Overall Distribution Strategy of the Organisation. Drive tactical initiatives and key projects for aiding growth of Sales ChannelsPreparing Business Plan, forecasting and analysing performance trends across parametersProviding actionable insights to channels on areas of improvementOwning various business management processes by preparing reports, organising sessions, taking minutes and completing areas of deliveryDrive cost optimization initiatives across sales channelsProvide support to focussed distribution strategy related projects Prepare presentations for senior leadership for internal and external events Provide on-demand analytical support to Senior LeadershipCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSKNOWLEDGEUnderstanding of the Life Insurance Industry, especially Distribution and Lines of BusinessShould be self-motivated, proactive and accuracy drivenCorrespondence EtiquettesWORK RELATED SKILLProficiency in MS office and tools (especially Excel and Powerpoint)Good at creating Dashboards & Automating ExcelsEffective verbal and written communication skillsData interpretation, statistical & analytical skillsEagerness to discover new methods of data management and learning new toolsMulti-tasking and organizational skillsExcellent stakeholder management skillsPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEOverall 3-7 yrs (including atleast 2 years in life insurance, 2 year in Business Planning or similar roles) PRB