Supply Planner

Position Department Location 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 SOP / IBP processes and cross-functional planning reviews
• Identify potential supply risks and create proactive mitigation strategies
• Analyse 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

• Master's degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, or Business from NITIE, SP, IIM, NIT
• 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

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