Job Description

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Job Title: Assistant Manager - Supply Planning

Location

: Mumbai

Department

: Supply Chain

Reporting To

: Manager - Supply Chain Planning

Role Purpose

The Supply Planner is responsible for ensuring product availability by developing and executing efficient Supply & Dispatch that balance demand, inventory, production capacity, and cost in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Planning & Execution

Develop and maintain short-, mid-, and long-term supply plans aligned with demand forecasts Prepare dispatch plans to maintain desired inventory covers Translate demand plans into production and procurement plans Ensure optimal inventory levels across plants and distribution centers Monitor service levels and take corrective actions to prevent stock-outs or excess inventory Own SLOB (Slow-moving and Obsolete) inventory reviews; trigger rework, liquidation, or write-off actions where applicable.

Coordination & Collaboration

Work closely with Demand Planning, Production, Procurement, Marketing, Logistics, and Sales teams Coordinate with manufacturing sites to align capacity, materials, and schedules Participate in S&OP / IBP meetings and provide supply-side inputs, plan for Promos

Reporting and Continuous Improvement

Use ERP and planning tools (IBP / Excel) to manage supply plans Prepare supply reports, capacity utilization dashboards, and exception reports Analyse variances between plan vs. actuals and recommend improvements Identify process gaps and support supply chain optimization projects Improve planning accuracy, responsiveness, and cost efficiency

KPI Monitoring & Improvement

Monitor and drive improvements across key KPI + Service Level Fill rate - Customer Segment wise + On-Time In-Full (OTIF) order fulfilment
+ Obsolescence and Expiry Reduction.

Key Competencies & Attributes

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred). 1-3 years of experience in Supply planning / production planning in FMCG Analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and MIS tools. Sound understanding of manufacturing workflows, inventory controls, and planning algorithms. Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams under pressure. Ability to manage multiple SKUs and priorities * Experience in IBP tools (o9/Kinaxis/Arkeiva etc) is a plus