Manager - Category Planning

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.