We are looking for a Senior Manager – Supply Chain with a minimum 7 years of experience in Demand/Supply planning. Candidates with a Post Graduation in Supply Chain / Operations domain shall be preferred.
Role Objective: This position aims to ensure the business meets future demand, operating with optimal efficiency and effectiveness. Responsibilities as a Demand Planner include estimating future product demand and analyzing inventory flow to develop accurate forecasting models. Ultimately, the role collaborates with organizational leaders to ensure uninterrupted supply to consumers based on anticipated demand.
What shall you be responsible for?
• Driving forecasting and S&OP for the category
• Ordering strategy and replenishment planning
• Ensuring high availability of products (both national & regional)
• Reduction in out of stock and control on problem inventory like overstocking, near expiry
• Event, Seasonal, festive and BAU stock planning
• Coordinating with cross functional departments to understand business need and execute the same
• Work with supply planning and warehouse team as per the business need
• Developing system and process for demand planning
• Joint business plan with vendors to understand their supply structure
• Analyzing inventory level and working on distribution
• New region sales plan and replenishment
• Managing the inventory turnover
Skill & Competencies:
• Understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
• Stakeholder Management
• Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of Supply Chain Domain
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Power Point
• Planning and Prioritizing
• Collaboration and Problem Solving
• Building Long term relationships with key external and internal stakeholders
• Presenting the data visually and providing concise, documented insights