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Zepto - Director - Planning (5-13 yrs)

5-13 years

Zepto - Director - Planning (5-13 yrs)

Zepto

posted 2d ago

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Demand Forecasting & Market Insights

- Lead advanced FMCG forecasting initiatives, integrating market trends, consumer behavior insights, and data analytics

- Establish proactive forecasting processes that align with sales targets, market conditions, and product lifecycle stages to anticipate demand accurately.

Capacity Planning and Order Fulfillment Optimization (OPH)

- Build scalable capacity planning models that enable rapid response to shifting demand patterns and future expansion

- Set OPH performance standards, collaborating with operations to optimize throughput and operational agility.

Strategic Inventory Health Management

- Develop a long-term inventory health strategy that aligns with business expansion and seasonality demands

- Set and refine inventory metrics that drive optimal stock levels while reducing risk of stockouts and obsolescence across various categories.

Supplier and Procurement Strategy

- Oversee a strategic approach to indent and purchase order management, ensuring procurement processes support long-term growth and risk mitigation

- Build strong supplier relationships and sourcing strategies to foster supply chain resilience and agility, especially during high-demand periods.

Data-Driven Planning and Analytics

- Create a centralized reporting framework to deliver visibility across inventory, capacity, and demand metrics, informing strategic decision- making

- Use data insights to shape continuous improvement initiatives in planning accuracy, lead time reduction, and service level performance.

Cross-Functional Leadership and Influence

- Act as a strategic partner to supply chain, product, finance, and sales leadership, ensuring planning strategies align with broader business goals

- Drive alignment between planning and operational functions, fostering a cohesive, cross-functional approach to achieving market competitiveness

- Expertise in demand forecasting, supply chain analytics

Key Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Strategy, or related field (Master's preferred).

- 5+ years of experience in strategic planning, supply chain, or inventory management within a fast-growing FMCG, retail, or quick commerce environment.

- Expertise in demand forecasting, supply chain analytics, and planning software; experience with ERP systems.

- Proven track record of implementing scalable, strategic planning frameworks in dynamic, high-growth contexts.

- Exceptional strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Why Join Us?

Zepto is on a blitzscaling path unlike any other startup today. As the Director of Planning, you will play a critical role in shaping our platform's planning operations and elevating our user experience. The opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing unicorns in a forward-looking, innovative environment is rare, and we're offering strong equity to create lasting wealth as our company grows through a culture of collaboration and impact.


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Director salary at Zepto

reported by 15 employees with 6-19 years exp.
₹37.5 L/yr - ₹56 L/yr
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