Head - Supply Planner

Position: Supply Planner

Department: Supply Chain & Logistics

Location: Bangalore (HQ)

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute short-term and long-term supply plans aligned with demand forecasts

- Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure capacity alignment and material availability

- Monitor and manage inventory levels to avoid stock-outs and minimize excess inventory

- Track supplier lead times, production constraints, and capacity limitations to ensure smooth operations

- Actively participate in S&OP / IBP processes and cross-functional planning reviews

- Identify potential supply risks and create proactive mitigation strategies

- Analyze variances between planned vs. actual supply, driving improvements and corrective actions

- Maintain accurate planning data and reports within ERP systems

- Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain planning

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; working knowledge of ERP tools such as SAP, Oracle, APO, or Kinaxis

- Solid understanding of inventory management and supply chain processes

- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines

- Excellent communication, coordination, and collaboration skills

- High attention to detail with a proactive and ownership-driven mindset

Education & Qualifications:

- Masters degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, or Business Tier 1 or Tier 2 institute only

- Certifications such as APICS / CPIM are a strong advantage

Experience:

- 4-8 years of experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Planning

- Preferred industries: Q commerce, FMCG, manufacturing, retail, pharma, or e-commerce

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

- Product availability and service levels

- Inventory turns and ageing metrics

- Plan adherence

- Reduction in stock-outs and excess inventory