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Louis Dreyfus Company · Gurugram · onsite · Posted 49d ago
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Job Description
Role Purpose
To drive integrated demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory optimization across Raw Materials (RM), Packaging Materials (PM), and Finished Goods (FG), ensuring high service levels, optimal working capital, and minimized inventory risks (expiry, obsolescence, conversion) across plant, CFA, and job work (JW) network.
Key Responsibilities
A. 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
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. 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
D. 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
E. 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
F. SOP Governance
- Support structured planning cadence:
- Demand Review
- Supply Review
- Inventory Reconciliation
- Prepare planning dashboards, scenarios, and exception reports for management
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
Qualifications Experience
- Education:
- B.Tech (preferred) OR MBA (Operations / Supply Chain)
- Experience:
- Minimum 3+ years in supply chain planning
- Experience in FMCG / Edible Oil / Pulses / Agri commodities preferred
- Exposure to RM/PM + FG planning in a manufacturing setup
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Skills
SAPDemand Forecastingdemand planningPackagingLogisticsERPProcurementFMCGMISMS Office
About Louis Dreyfus Company
Louis Dreyfus Company
Agriculture
644
employees
1997
29 years old
Genève
Switzerland
₹11.4L PA avg
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An international merchant and processor of agricultural products, facilitating global trade and distribution from producers to consumers.
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