Assistant Manager – Supply Chain Planning

**Role Summary:** The Manager – Supply Chain Planning is responsible for driving end-to-end distribution planning to ensure optimal inventory availability, and seamless supply continuity across markets. The role focuses on demand-driven planning, inventory management, export planning, and digital transformation and process automation initiatives through **Advance Excel, Power BI, SAP** systems, and process automation. The incumbent will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to improve operational efficiency, service levels, and supply chain responsiveness. **Roles and Responsibility:** **2** The Manager – Supply Chain Planning is responsible for driving end-to-end distribution planning to ensure optimal inventory availability, and seamless supply continuity across markets. The role focuses on demand-driven planning, inventory management, export planning, and digital transformation and process automation initiatives through **Advance Excel, Power BI, SAP** systems, and process automation. The incumbent will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to improve operational efficiency, service levels, and supply chain responsiveness. **Key Roles & Responsibilities** **1\. Supply Chain Planning & Distribution Management** * Manage domestic Supply and distribution planning across multiple warehouses and depots to ensure smooth product availability and efficient stock movement. * Prepare Replenishment strategies and STO (Stock Transfer Order) planning for 7,000+ SKUs across Pan-India distribution networks, ensuring optimal inventory flow, efficient and effective dispatch coordination. * Monitor inventory coverage, stock availability, stock aging, and depot-level inventory balancing to minimize stockouts and excess inventory. * Drive demand-supply alignment through forecast-based planning and coordination with manufacturing, procurement, and sales teams. **2\. International Supply Planning & Export Operations** * Lead global supply and demand planning activities for international business operations across 46+ countries. * Coordinate export order planning, inventory allocation, production alignment, and shipment execution for international markets. * Improve export supply responsiveness by reducing lead times and strengthening planning accuracy. * Collaborate with logistics partners, freight forwarders, and export stakeholders to ensure timely dispatches and smooth execution. **3\. Inventory Optimization & Continuous Improvement** * Drive SKU rationalization initiatives to reduce slow-moving and non-moving inventory. * Implement inventory optimization strategies to improve working capital efficiency and stock productivity. * Identify process improvement opportunities across supply chain operations through analytical and data-driven approaches. * Apply lean methodologies and SOP standardization to streamline workflows and improve operational effectiveness. **4\. Digital Transformation & Analytics** * Develop and maintain real-time dashboards and KPI reporting tools using SAP, Power BI, and Excel. * Automate STO PR processing, inventory coverage monitoring, and planning workflows to improve operational efficiency. * Generate actionable insights through supply chain analytics and performance reporting. * Support digital transformation initiatives by integrating technology, automation, and reporting systems into planning operations. **5\. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management** * Work closely with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, warehouse, sales, export, finance, and IT teams to ensure seamless execution of supply chain activities. * Coordinate with external vendors, transporters, logistics service providers, and international partners for operational alignment. * Support implementation of new supply chain processes, tools, and operational improvement initiatives. * Facilitate communication and collaboration across departments to improve supply chain visibility and responsiveness. **3\. Trading Items Planning** * Manage planning for trading items sourced externally (non‑manufacturing SKUs). * Align with suppliers and procurement teams to ensure timely replenishment and resolve supply issues proactively. * Track lead times, MOQ, supplier performance, and cost implications. * Maintain master data accuracy for trading items (lead time, MOQ, pack size, cost). **4\. B2B Order & Supply Management** * Manage B2B customer order fulfilment through effective allocation and supply coordination across India. * Work with sales and key account teams on availability updates and order prioritization. * Ensure OTIF (On‑Time In-Full) delivery performance targets are met for B2B accounts. * Coordinate with logistics to streamline dispatch plans and resolve delivery exceptions. **5\. Cross‑Functional Collaboration** * Partner with demand planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, finance, and sales teams. * Participate in S&OE and IBP meetings, providing insights on inventory, WST, and supply risks/opportunities. * Support new product introductions, product transitions, and SKU rationalization activities. **Skills and Competencies** **A. Technical Skills** * Strong understanding of supply planning, distribution planning, inventory management. * Knowledge of demand forecasting, distribution planning, and export operations. * Hands-on experience with SAP ERP and supply chain planning systems. * Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Advance Excel, and data analytics tools. * Expertise in KPI dashboarding, reporting, and operational analytics. **B. Behavioral Competencies** * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration abilities. * Strong communication and presentation skills. * High ownership mindset with execution focus. * Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. * Process-oriented mindset with continuous improvement focus. * Strong planning, prioritization, and decision-making capabilities. **Working Relationships** **Internal** * Sales & Marketing * Manufacturing * Procurement * Logistics * Finance * IT **External** * Distributors * Export Stakeholders * Freight Forwarders