Senior Manager - Supply & Distribution Planning

**Role Summary:** To ensure goods are distributed as per minimum inventory levels and forecast consumption to all locations at SKU level and ensure OTIF and Inventory targets are met **Roles and Responsibility:** * Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures * Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers * Record daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory * Use software to monitor demand and document characteristics of inventory * Place orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus * Analyze data to anticipate future needs * Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships * Collaborate with warehouse employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met * Report to upper management on stock levels, issues etc. * ​Design methods to avoid the occurrence of products getting into Nonmoving Category by having frequent meetings with required stakeholders. * For non and slow-moving inventory coordinate with all stake holders and find ways to liquidate it. * Should do all sort of analysis related to inventory management- SLOB analysis, Inventory norm governance (Cyclic stock, safety stock etc.) **Role Specific Competencies:** * 5 - 9 Yrs of Exp in Manufacturing Setup. * Bachelor's degree with Engineering or Postgraduate in Management studies (preferably from NITIE, IIM, SP Jain) tier 1 institutes. * Good understanding of S&OP processes, statistics, supply chain business drivers, Inventory management, production operations and processes and ERP systems * Manage team in terms of goal setting, delivery, performance, development, and engagement * Order fill rate * Track signals * Inventory vs budget * Distribution plan adherence * Freight cost per kg vs budget to minimize non planned movements