Role: Supply Chain Manager: Demand, Supply and Inventory Planning Reporting To: Head, Supply Chain Type of Role: Lead role leading a team of 2-3 people Experience: SC MBA & 2+years of experience OR 3+ years of hands-on experience in FMCG or D2C start up demand or supply planning OR SCM consulting experience CTC: 15-20 LPA 1. Develop and implement a robust S&OP process to ensure accurate demand forecasting, inventory planning, and production scheduling 2. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to gather market intelligence and customer demand insights 3. Lead monthly S&OP meetings to review sales forecasts, production plans, inventory levels, and financial projections 4. Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven recommendations for optimizing supply chain efficiency 5. Work closely with manufacturing and procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of products and manage inventory levels 6. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the S&OP process 7. Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and coordination throughout the S&OP cycle Personality: - Attention to detail with ability to spot patterns - Very structured in day-to-day work - Collabrative in nature. - The job involves working with a lot of cross functional teams while being in the hot seat. The person needs to be comfortable with this type of a role and have maturity to handle difficult situations Skills and Qualifications: 1. Knowledge of best practices in S&OP processes, including demand planning methodologies and inventory management techniques 2. Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field 3. Proven experience in sales forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management 4. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful insights 5. Proficiency in using S&OP software systems or advanced Excel skills for data analysis Edge: Knows either SQL or R or Python Past experience in S&OP or having worked with a planning tool in their previous role.

Mumbai

Planning Lead - S&OP - FMCG 

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