Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and manage accurate demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, and cross-functional inputs, while continuously improving forecast accuracy.
• Create and execute supply plans and coordinate optimal availability of finished goods, maintaining a balance between stock availability.
• Align production schedules with demand forecasts and closely coordinate with Purchase for timely availability of raw and packaging materials to avoid disruptions.
• Monitor inventory across warehouses and distribution channels, ensuring consistent product availability and efficient stock allocation.
• Prepare and analyze Daily Sales Reports (DSR) to track performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for business decisions.
• Track and improve fill rate and service levels by identifying order gaps and coordinating with logistics and warehouse teams for better fulfilment.
• Manage end-to-end import and procurement planning, including order placement, shipment tracking, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Logistics, and Production teams, and actively participate in S&OP planning.
• Leverage data analytics to drive forecasting accuracy, improve supply chain efficiency, and maintain dashboards and MIS reports.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement contingency plans to ensure business continuity and minimize disruptions.

Desired skills/experience:

• Master’s degree in supply chain management, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in demand planning, supply planning, or production planning, preferably within the FMCG industry
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes including forecasting, procurement, inventory management, and distribution
• Hands-on experience in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) and demand-supply balancing.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, forecasting models, data analysis) and working knowledge of Power BI or similar tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset.
• Effective stakeholder management with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Experience in handling imports, vendor coordination, and logistics planning is an added advantage.
• Proactive approach with strong ownership and accountability for deliverables