Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

Demand Forecasting and Planning:

Monitor and report on important modifications in forecasts and its impact on budgets

Conduct S&OP meeting with clients and finalize forecasts

Understand and capture demand signals into demand forecasting

Develop/ deploy effective machine learning models based on industry trends and demand patterns

Define and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy

Closely coordinated with new product development team and category managers for new SKU launch

Supply Planning and Inventory Management:

Understanding of the current inventory control and replenishment process and drive improvements

Follow the cycle time for the inventory replenishment process

Manage variability in demand and ensure stock levels are adequately maintained

Standardize the inventory planning process across DC's and vendors

Keep strict controls & alerts in place to avoid any stock outs impacting fill rate of customer

Use tools and historical data for tracking variability and factor the same in inventory planning for future

Avoid loss of revenue for organization due to over stocking of products

Ensure adequate shelf life of products for customers as key deliverable

Escalate slow moving products, obtain approval for disposal of the same

Overall:

Work closely with clients supply chain, planning and operations team for the monthly, weekly and daily plans

Manage any customer complaints and resolve them through coordinating with the central teams

Escalate to Regional Heads and Seniors any foreseeable concerns from the client

Share insights with Lead - Service Delivery, as part of routine review meetings

Prepare reports/ presentation and attend the monthly reviews with client

Ensure highest level of demand planning accuracy, Ontime, Case Fill rates, Order Fill rates, SIFOT, order accuracy, customer satisfaction and related parameters

Coordinate with the order management to ensure daily orders are processed on a timely manner

Coordinate with the distribution centers to ensure inventory norms are been met at the distribution centers

Coordinate with the central control tower and the logistics team on the status of vehicle and delivery times

Prepare and hold the daily, weekly and monthly reports

Experience

Graduate with Engineering Background preferred

Work Experience of 2 to 3 yrs with Planning experience is preferred

Knowledge of working on Forecasting Tools and R Application

Good understanding of various statistical models

Very good understanding of inventory management practices and procedures

Skills & Competencies

Planning skills

Analytical skills

Customer-centric

Communication skills

Team management and coordination skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?200,000.00 - ?500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• total work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person