Sr Manager - Supply & Distribution Planning

Role Summary:

To ensure goods are distributed as per minimum inventory levels and forecast consumption to all locations at SKU level and ensure OTIF and Inventory targets are met

Roles and Responsibility:

- Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures - Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers - Record daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory - Use software to monitor demand and document characteristics of inventory - Place orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus - Analyze data to anticipate future needs - Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships - Collaborate with warehouse employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met - Report to upper management on stock levels, issues etc. - Design methods to avoid the occurrence of products getting into Nonmoving Category by having frequent meetings with required stakeholders. - For non and slow-moving inventory coordinate with all stake holders and find ways to liquidate it. - Should do all sort of analysis related to inventory management- SLOB analysis, Inventory norm governance (Cyclic stock, safety stock etc.)

Role Specific Competencies:

- 5 - 9 Yrs of Exp in Manufacturing Setup. - Bachelor's degree with Engineering or Postgraduate in Management studies (preferably from NITIE, IIM, SP Jain) tier 1 institutes. - Good understanding of S&OP processes, statistics, supply chain business drivers, Inventory management, production operations and processes and ERP systems - Manage team in terms of goal setting, delivery, performance, development, and engagement - Order fill rate - Track signals - Inventory vs budget - Distribution plan adherence - Freight cost per kg vs budget to minimize non planned movements