Supply Planning Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:-

Ensure continuous availability of optimal stock levels across all supply chain nodes up to WSPs/warehouses through effective inventory planning, SKU management, and deployment strategies.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Category Management

• Ensure the appropriate network configuration in consultation with the Strategic Business Unit (SBU).
• Determine and drive execution of finished goods deployment strategies across the network.
• Monitor stock availability and production adherence on a daily basis to ensure uninterrupted servicing.
• Collaborate closely with production teams to ensure manufacturing plans are aligned with market demand and warehouse/WSP requirements.
• Proactively identify potential supply risks and recommend corrective actions to maintain service levels.

Inventory Management

• Monitor stock flow and inventory health across all locations to ensure equitable stock distribution.
• Facilitate inter-warehouse/WSP stock transfers where required to optimize inventory availability.
• Track inventory levels of allocated SKU categories and raise alerts for deviations, shortages, or excess stock situations.
• Coordinate with Logistics teams to ensure timely stock placement, replenishment, and movement across the network.

Systems & Processes

• Ensure agreed supply chain networks, routes, and lanes are accurately configured and maintained in SAP.
• Coordinate with production teams during product changeovers and work with demand planners to realign demand as required.
• Re-run and validate inventory models whenever significant network, demand, or supply changes occur to assess revised inventory norms.
• Maintain process compliance and data accuracy to support planning effectiveness.

S&OP Process

• Prepare S&OP and Pre-S&OP planning templates and supporting data.
• Coordinate demand-related activities as part of the Sales & Operations Planning process.
• Support cross-functional alignment of demand, supply, inventory, and service objectives through the S&OP cycle.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork and collaboration
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Data-driven decision making
• Inventory planning and analytical skills
• Stakeholder management
• SAP and supply chain systems knowledge
• Problem-solving and execution orientation

KEY INTERFACES

Internal

• Category Development Team
• Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Team
• Production & Manufacturing Teams
• Demand Planning Team
• Finance
• HR
• Logistics and Supply Chain Functions

External

• Transporters
• Warehousing Partners
• Logistics Service Providers

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

• Reporting To: Senior Manager – Supply Chain