Deputy Manager - Supply Chain Planning

Main responsibilities:

A. Production Planning

• Turn sales forecasts into master production schedules (MPS)
• Adjust production goals based on real-time market/demand changes
• Run Material Requirements Planning (MRP) for raw and packaging goods

B. RM PM Planning

• Plan procurement requirements for RM (crude/refined oil, pulses) and PM (packaging materials) based on production plan
• Ensure timely availability of materials to avoid production disruptions
• Monitor RM/PM inventory levels, lead times, and supplier performance
• Work closely with procurement and vendors to align supply schedules

C. Demand Planning (FG)

• Develop SKU-level demand forecasts using historical data, seasonality, and market intelligence
• Lead demand planning cycles (weekly monthly) as part of SOP process
• Collaborate with Sales Commercial teams for:
  • New product launches
  • Promotions institutional demand
• Track forecast accuracy and continuously improve forecasting models

D. Supply Planning (Production Deployment)

• Convert demand plan into a feasible supply plan considering:
  • Plant capacity constraints
  • Production cycles
  • Lead times
• Coordinate with plant teams for production scheduling and execution
• Ensure optimal stock availability across plant, CFA, and JW locations

E. Inventory Planning Optimization

• Monitor and manage inventory across RM, PM, and FG
• Set and track inventory norms (safety stock, reorder level, days of cover)
• Identify and mitigate risks:
  • Slow-moving non-moving inventory
  • Expiry risk (critical for edible oil pulses)
  • Conversion (e.g., finished goods to loose oil)
• Drive initiatives to reduce working capital and improve inventory turns

F. Network Deployment Planning

• Balance inventory across multi-location network (plant CFA JW)
• Plan stock transfers and deployment based on demand and priority markets
• Ensure availability without overstocking at CFA level

G. ERP Systems, Data MIS (SAP Mandatory), MS-Office

H. Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate cross-functionally with:
  • Sales Marketing (demand inputs)
  • Plant / Manufacturing (production planning)
  • Procurement (RM/PM sourcing)
  • Logistics (dispatch execution)
  • Finance (working capital cost control)
• Act as a central planning coordinator across functions Qualifications

• B.E/ B. Tech (preferred) OR MBA (Operations / Supply Chain)
• Minimum 7+ years in supply chain planning
• Experience in FMCG / Edible Oil / Pulses / Agri commodities preferred