OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB Ensure continuous availability of optimal stocks at all nodes up to WSPs and would be responsible for the following: - Implementation & periodic review of inventory norms across all nodes including WDs. - Maintain & periodically review SKU classification and make relevant changes. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Category Management: - Ensure the right network configuration in consultation with the SBU. - Determine and ensure execution of deployment strategies for finished goods. - Regularly monitor stock availability/production adherence with regard to servicing of STRs on a daily basis. - Engage with the production teams so that production is in line with the demand, to ensure fulfilment of WSP demand. Inventory Management: - Monitor stock flow in order to ensure equitable distribution of stocks between WSPs by way of inter WSP transfers if required. Raises alarms for deviations / drops in stock levels in SKUs of allocated category. - Liaise /coordinate with Logistics to ensure timely placement and movement of stocks to WSPs. Systems & Processes: - Ensure that the agreed network/lanes are configured in SAP. - Coordinate with the production team for the production changeover and ensure demand realignment through the demand planner whenever required. - Re-run inventory model if need be, to assess new norms with significant network changes. S&OP Process: - Preparation of S&OP templates for the Pre-S&OP and S&OP. - Coordinates activities related to the demand side for the sales and operations planning process. KEY INTERFACES: INTERNAL: - Category development team, SBU team - Functional teams including Finance and HR EXTERNAL: - Service Providers including Transporters, Warehouses

Kolkata

Manager - Category Planning 

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