Assistant Manager-Supply Chain

Job Responsibilities:

This position is required to achieve the desired level of performance in the following Key Result areas:

• Dynamically drive improvements in the relationship between demand and supply - ensures there is a greater partnership in achieving the right business performance.
• Analyze inventory, modify inventory norms basis obsolescence of product and seasonal variations of replenishment parameter settings at all points in line with actual usage patterns
• Forecast and enforce liquidation plans for excess / near expiry stocks
• Reduction in inventory whilst maintaining a best in class on shelf availability.
• Developing vendors for ensuring timely receipt of materials at cost effective prices.
• Vendor assessment through structured evaluation process.
• Manage suppliers for meeting quality norms & meet supply deadlines for smooth completion.
• To maximize efficiency and cost optimization in the supply chain, and improve accuracy and results through collaborative approach with vendors/suppliers.
• Partner with Category & Store Operations team for procurement planning to meet the demand.
• Constantly be on the lookout at avenues to re-engineer & automate various processes within the function
• Work closely with the DC, CC & Cold storage team to enhance productivity.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Should have worked in staples category and manufacturing background
• Should have worked in similar capacity with experience leading demand planning, inventory management, capacity planning and operations management functions
• Knowledge of SAP Forecast and Replenishment
• Good communication and team management experience.