Manager - Supply Planning - FMCG

Roles & Responsibility:

Demand Planning:

- Quarterly, Monthly and Weekly demand planning cycle in alignment with sales, marketing, and customer service teams.

- Analyze historical data, order patterns, and market intelligence to create an accurate demand forecast. - Manage forecasting at product family and SKU levels for a variety of Consumer, wellness and/or lighting products.

- Collaborate with Marketing to integrate new product introductions (NPI) and phase-outs.

- Evaluate demand bias and forecast accuracy; implement corrective actions to reduce forecast error.

Supply Planning:

- Translate demand forecasts into feasible supply plans. Balance manufacturing capacity, material availability, and logistics constraints and work with Production Planning teams

- Drive RM/PM planning with material planning team for various packing materials or long lead raw materials.

- Maintain a robust Master Production Schedule (MPS) aligned with weekly delivery and fill rate targets.

- Support make-or-buy and inventory allocation decisions to optimize total cost and service.

SnOP / IBP Process:

- Facilitate periodic SnOP reviews with Sales, Marketing, and supply teams. Align demand, inventory, and capacity plans with strategic business objectives.

- Support scenario planning to mitigate supply risks and market volatility. Integrate digital planning tools (like SAP IBP, Kinaxis, o9, or equivalent) for improved planning accuracy.

Performance & Process Improvement:

- Track and report key planning KPIs (Forecast Accuracy, OTIF, Inventory Turns, Slow-Moving Stock).

- Drive cross-functional projects to reduce lead times and improve plan adherence. Develop and coach team members in analytical and collaborative planning skills.