Manager - Demand Planning

- Drive S&OPs meetings by co-ordinating with Sales team and to utilise a collaborative and consensus approach to finalize the primary sales and production plans.

- Manage inventory health including stock availability, replenishment and ageing

- Manage product availability across all locations as per plan while minimizing expiries

- Monitor production status and ensure timely delivery

- Assist in supply risk assessment and mitigation activities & notify customers on any delays

- Ensure business continuity by managing the supply disruptions and demand surges

- Drive network optimization projects to optimize the total cost to serve on an ongoing basis while ensuring the pre-defined service level are met

- Development of RCCP (rough cut capacity planning) on rolling basis to optimize the capacity utilization and maximise the service level.

- Assist in Annual Business Planning with respect to production and supplies

Project Development - Responsible for implementation of IT/IS systems (Planning tools) to automate planning processes with a long-term horizon.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILL SET

- Bachelors and masters graduate (MBA preferred)

- 5 to 7 years of proven experience in Supply Chain planning in Consulting, or FMCG Industry.

- Strong working knowledge in inventory management & distribution

- Excellent analytical skills and aptitude for planning

- Exposure to a planning tool will be preferred

- Proficiency in advanced excel is a must

- Knowledge of MS office is a must

- Excellent communication and presentation skills

- Strong communication skills