Job Description : Supply Planning & Strategy

About us :

- SleepyCat was started to make it easier for consumers to shop for a mattress which is otherwise a very painful process. There was a big gap in the market between manufacturing a mattress and eventually delivering it to a consumer.

- Introducing India's first mattress-in-a-box! A disruptive model to the current mattress industry. We make shopping for a mattress easy and fun. We have one purr-fect mattress. We eliminate the confusion factor, making it a very simple process for buyers.

- Packed with all the fancy features, you can order it online with 4 simple clicks. Just choose the size you like and we deliver it to you anywhere in India within 7 days in a box! No more bulky deliveries! Our mattresses are priced at a fraction of the cost compared to the industry, as we control the entire process from production to Delivery, thereby eliminating any middlemen that increases cost. We also offer a 100-night risk-free trial period so you have no issue in purchasing a mattress online!

Resources:

SleepyCat and funding on Crunchbase:

https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/sleepycat

Learn what employees say about SleepyCat on Glassdoor: https://tinyurl.com/r9oqfkl

Checkout what people say about SleepyCat products on Google: https://tinyurl.com/rco3nqr

Job Title : Manager- Planning & Strategy (Operations)

Location: Gurugram

Reports To: COO

Job Summary:

We're looking for an Operations Planner & Strategist who can bridge the gap between demand forecasting and real-time execution across channels. This role will own planning, FG sourcing maangement, MIS, Regional utilisation and stakeholder alignment- driving both day-to-day ops and strategic planning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

End-to-End Supply Chain Planning:

- Own the full cycle from demand forecasting to execution- ensuring the right stock is available at the right place, right time, and right cost.

Multi-Channel Demand Planning:

- Build, align, and adjust demand plans across D2C (website), marketplaces, Quick Commerce, and Offline Retail - basis inputs from sales, marketing, and trends.

Inventory Allocation & Order Management:

- Drive stock allocation, reorder planning, and fulfillment strategy across channels to maintain availability while minimizing overstocking or dead stock.

3PL & Warehouse Coordination:

- Collaborate closely with warehouse partners (3PLs) to manage inward/outward flow, space planning, TATs, and SLA compliance.

MIS & Reporting:

- Set up real-time dashboards and trackers for daily sales, inventory health, order status, dispatch SLAs, and forecast accuracy. Present actionable insights to leadership.

Stakeholder Management:

- Liaise with internal (marketing, finance, product, factory,retail) and external (vendors, 3PLs) stakeholders to ensure alignment between forecast plans and execution.

Process Improvement & Cost Optimization:

- Continuously identify inefficiencies in planning, warehousing, or fulfillment processes and drive initiatives for cost savings or speed improvement.

What You Need to Bring:

- 6-8 years of experience in operations planning or supply chain strategy.

- Mandatory: Hands-on experience in a D2C environment - managing planning across website, marketplaces, quick commerce (Blinkit, Instamart, Zepto), and offline retail. Candidates without D2C exposure will not be considered.

- Strong analytical and reporting skills - Advanced Excel/Google Sheets proficiency is a must.

- High ownership mindset, thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments with limited structure.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills able to align cross-functional stakeholders and drive execution.

What's in it for you?

- You get to drive the D2C revolution in India.

- Greater responsibility and hence faster learning.

- Direct exposure to running a business.

- Great peers you can learn from.